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Panchayati Raj

6 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "Panchayati Raj". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

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  1. Consider the following statements: I. Panchayats at the intermediate level exist in all States.…

    Consider the following statements: I. Panchayats at the intermediate level exist in all States. II. To be eligible to be a Member of a Panchayat at the intermediate level, a person should attain the age of thirty years. III. The Chief Minister of a State constitutes a commission to review the financial position of Panchayats at the intermediate levels and to make recommendations regarding the distribution of net proceeds of taxes and duties, leviable by the State, between the State and Panchayats at the intermediate level. Which of the statements given above are not correct?

    1. AI and II only
    2. BII and III only
    3. CI and III only
    4. DI, II and III
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D

    Statement I: Incorrect *Intermediate-level Panchayats are not mandatory in all states; states with population under 20 lakhs may skip this tier.*

    Statement II: Incorrect *Minimum age to be a Panchayat member is 21 years, not 30.*

    Statement III: Incorrect *State Finance Commission is constituted by the Governor, not the Chief Minister.*

    Correct Answer: All three statements are incorrect.

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  2. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Gram Sabha’ and reservation provisions in Panchayati Raj…

    Consider the following statements regarding the 'Gram Sabha' and reservation provisions in Panchayati Raj Institutions:

    1. AOnly 1, 2 and 4
    2. BOnly 2 and 3
    3. COnly 1 and 3
    4. D1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct: the Gram Sabha is the body of all adult voters of a village, Article 243D mandates SC/ST reservation in proportion to population, and Article 243E requires fresh elections before the five-year term ends. Statement 3 is wrong because reserving the chairperson's post for women is not left to state discretion; at least one-third of chairperson offices are constitutionally reserved for women.

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  3. Consider the following Assertion and Reason:

    Consider the following Assertion and Reason:

    1. ABoth Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
    2. BBoth Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
    3. CAssertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.
    4. DAssertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    The 73rd Amendment added the State Finance Commission mechanism under Article 243-I to ensure a regular flow of funds to Panchayati Raj Institutions, so the Assertion is correct. PRIs had long been crippled by a shortage of funds, which is exactly why this funding mechanism was created, so the Reason correctly explains the Assertion.

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  4. Consider the following statements: 1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be…

    Consider the following statements: 1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years. 2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 only
    3. CBoth 1 and 2
    4. DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    Statement 1 is incorrect: The minimum age to be a member of a Panchayat is 21 years, not 25 years, as per the Indian Constitution.

    Statement 2 is correct: If a Panchayat is reconstituted after premature dissolution, it does not get a fresh five-year term. Instead, it functions only for the remainder of the original term of the dissolved Panchayat, as specified under Article 243E of the Constitution.

    Hence, the correct answer is option B. 2 only.

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  5. The fundamental object of the Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the…

    The fundamental object of the Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following? 1. People's participation in the development 2. Political accountability 3. Democratic decentralization 4. Financial mobilization Select the correct answer using the code given below

    1. A1, 2 and 3 only
    2. B2 and 4 only
    3. C1 and 3 only
    4. D1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C

    The Panchayati Raj system is designed to empower rural communities by enabling

    1. People's participation in development: This involves involving villagers in decision-making processes related to local development projects and resource allocation.

    2. Political accountability: This is a desirable outcome, but not the sole purpose. The Panchayati Raj system aims to create a more participatory and democratic structure for rural development.

    3. Democratic decentralization: Power is transferred from the central government to local bodies, allowing communities to address their specific needs and priorities.

    4. Financial mobilization: While financial mobilization can be a consequence, it's not the fundamental objective.

    Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are true.

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  6. The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which…

    The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?

    1. ATo provide self-governance
    2. BTo recognize traditional rights
    3. CTo create autonomous regions in tribal areas
    4. DTo free tribal people from exploitation
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C

    * PESA doesn't deal with the creation of autonomous regions in tribal areas.

    * The Sixth Schedule provides for the administration of certain tribal areas as autonomous entities. The provisions of the sixth schedule are provided under Articles 244(2) and 275(1) of the Indian Constitution.

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