5. Local Government (Polity Quiz)

5. Local Government (Polity Quiz) Questions

• 1

  Under which constitutional amendment, Panchayati Raj institution was constitutionalised?
  A. 64
  B. 73
  C. 81
  D. 92

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  After independence, Panchayati Raj institution was constitutionalized through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.

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• 2

  Gram Panchayat elections held after-
  A. 4 years
  B. 3 years
  C. 5 years
  D. 6 years

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Under 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.
  • Regular elections in Panchayats held every 5 years.
  • Proportionate seat reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
  • Reservation of not less than 33% seats for women.

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• 3

  . All the members of the Gram Sabha elect a
  A. Secretary
  B. Sarpanch
  C. Ward member
  D. Commissioner

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • Every village Panchayat is divided into wards
  • Each ward elects a representative – Ward Member (Panch).
  • All the members of the Gram Sabha elect a Sarpanch
  • The Ward Panchs and the Sarpanch form the Gram Panchayat.

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• 4

  What is true regarding the secretary of Gram Panchayat?
  i. Responsible for calling the meeting of Gram Panchayat
  ii. Elected by Panchs
  A. Only i
  B. Only ii
  C. Both i and ii
  D. None of these

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Secretary of Gram Panchayat is not an elected person but is appointed by the government.
  He is responsible for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat and keeping a record of the proceedings

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• 5

  Which of the following is not a working of Gram Panchayat?
  A. Levying of taxes
  B. Measuring land and keeping land records
  C. Executing government schemes related to generating employment in villages
  D. Approval of list of people which are below poverty line

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Working of Gram Panchayat-
  • levying of taxes and collecting it
  • executing government schemes related to generating employment in villages
  • construction and maintenance of water sources, roads. drainage, schools etc.
  • Finalisation of the list of people below the poverty line (BPL) which had to be approved by the Gram Sabha.

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• 6

  Gram Panchayat comes under
  A. Panchayat Samiti
  B. Gram Sabha
  C. Municipal ward
  D. Municipal corporation

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to know-
  Gram Panchayat comes under Janpad Panchayat/Panchayat Samiti (Block level)

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• 7

  Who is the link between Gram Panchayat and Zila Parishad?
  A. Panchayat Samiti
  B. Gram Sabha
  C. Municipal ward
  D. District council

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Janpad Panchayat/Panchayat Samiti (Block level)-
  • Second layer of Panchayati Raj system.
  • Gram Panchayat comes under it
  • Important link between the Gram Panchayat and Zila Parishad.
  • Its member is not elected directly but it is chosen by its member panchayats.

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• 8

  Highest institution of Panchayati raj is-
  A. Gram Sabha
  B. Zila Parishad
  C. Panchayat Samiti
  D. Municipal corporation

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Zila Parishad is the highest institution of the Panchayati Raj in India. It is also known as District Council.

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• 9

  Which of the following is true about Zila Parishad?
  1. It makes development plans at district level
  2. It coordinates the activities of Block Samitis in district
  3. Elect its chairman and vice- chairman
  A. 1 and 2 only
  B. 2 and 3 only
  C. 1 and 3 only
  D. 1, 2 and 3

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Zila Parishad
  • Highest institution of the Panchayati Raj in India.
  • Also known as District Council.
  • Coordinates the activities of the Block Samitis in the district.
  • The Zila Parishad elects its chairman and vice-chairman.
  • All the meetings of Zila Parishad is presided over by its chairman
  Functions –
  • It actually makes developmental plans at the district level.
  • It also regulates the money distribution among all the Gram Panchayats with the help of Panchayat Samitis.

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• 10

  Kanungo is-
  A. Block development officer
  B. Tehsildar
  C. Commissioner
  D. Patwari

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Patwari is known by different names in different state such as –
  Lekhpal, Kanungo, karamchari, village officers etc.

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