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District Planning Committees

Quiz on District Planning Committees (DPCs) covering constitutional basis, composition, functions, and recent digital/SDG initiatives under the 74th Amendment Act

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When were District Planning Committees (DPCs) introduced in India?

  1. 1950
  2. 1970
  3. 1990
  4. 2000
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary objective of DPCs?

  1. To promote economic development
  2. To improve social welfare
  3. To ensure environmental sustainability
  4. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the chairperson of a DPC?

  1. The District Collector
  2. The District Magistrate
  3. The Chairperson of the Zilla Parishad
  4. The Member of Parliament from the district
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many members are there in a DPC?

  1. 10
  2. 15
  3. 20
  4. 25
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the tenure of a DPC?

  1. 3 years
  2. 4 years
  3. 5 years
  4. 6 years
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the main functions of a DPC?

  1. To prepare and approve the district plan
  2. To monitor and evaluate the implementation of the district plan
  3. To coordinate with other government agencies and departments
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the District Collector in a DPC?

  1. To chair the DPC meetings
  2. To prepare the district plan
  3. To monitor and evaluate the implementation of the district plan
  4. To coordinate with other government agencies and departments
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Member of Parliament (MP) in a DPC?

  1. To represent the interests of the district in the Parliament
  2. To provide guidance to the DPC on policy matters
  3. To monitor the implementation of the district plan
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Chairperson of the Zilla Parishad in a DPC?

  1. To chair the DPC meetings
  2. To prepare the district plan
  3. To monitor and evaluate the implementation of the district plan
  4. To coordinate with other government agencies and departments
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the District Magistrate in a DPC?

  1. To chair the DPC meetings
  2. To prepare the district plan
  3. To monitor and evaluate the implementation of the district plan
  4. To coordinate with other government agencies and departments
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the experts in a DPC?

  1. To provide technical expertise to the DPC
  2. To advise the DPC on policy matters
  3. To monitor the implementation of the district plan
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in a DPC?

  1. To represent the interests of the marginalized communities
  2. To provide feedback on the district plan
  3. To monitor the implementation of the district plan
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the challenges faced by DPCs in India?

  1. Lack of financial resources
  2. Lack of technical expertise
  3. Lack of coordination among different stakeholders
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the future prospects of DPCs in India?

  1. Increased financial resources
  2. Improved technical expertise
  3. Better coordination among different stakeholders
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the significance of DPCs in India?

  1. They promote participatory planning
  2. They ensure that local needs are addressed
  3. They foster accountability and transparency
  4. All of the above
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