Civics Polity

Local Government System

622 Questions

The local government system questions focus on the structure, functions, and constitutional provisions of Panchayati Raj institutions and urban local bodies. Test takers will explore the electoral processes and responsibilities of Gram Panchayats and Zilla Parishads. This topic is highly relevant for state-level civil services and UPSC examinations.

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Local Government System Questions

Multiple choice evs community decision making in a tribe gonds and ahom society a closer look - the gonds tribes, nomad and settled societies

The main function of the Patla is __________.

  1. To ensure the unity of the villagers

  2. To negotiate with the outsiders and government agencies on behalf of the villagers

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Main fuction of the patla is both. That is to ensure the unity of the villagers and to negotiate with the outsiders and government agencies on behalf of the villagers. They believe in majority every one enjoy every movement of the functions with unity. And they enjoyed and include other unknown peoples and an apart of behalf from a government.

Multiple choice civics growth of rural economy rural economy changing life: 1 meaning and importance of rural development

After the 73rd amendment of the Constitution __________ levels of Panchayat institutions have come into existence.

  1. Four

  2. Three

  3. Two

  4. Five
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 73rd and 74th amendments have created uniformity in the structures of Panchayati Raj and Nagarpalika institutions across the country. The 73rd and 74th Amendments came into force in 1993.

Rural Local Governments (or Panchayat Raj Institutions)

  • Zilla Panchayat
  • Mandal Or Taluka Panchayats
  • Gram Panchayats

 

Multiple choice civics growth of rural economy rural economy changing life: 1 meaning and importance of rural development

Panchayat institutions operate under the principle of _________

  1. leaders

  2. government

  3. democracy

  4. public
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Zila Panchayat or District Council or Zilla Parishad or District Panchayat, is the third tier of the Panchayati Raj system. Zila Parishad is an elected body. Block Pramukh(president) of Panchayat Samiti (Block) are also represented in Zila Parishad. The members of the State Legislature and the members of the Parliament of India are members of the Zila Parishad.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

__________ is the base of a three-tier system which is concerned about the rule in a village or group of villages.

  1. Gram Panchayat

  2. Taluka

  3. Zilla Parishad

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Under Panchayat Raj system the lowest unit is Gram Sabha.
  • A Gram Sabha consists of members that include every adult of the village. It is generally formed in villages with the population at least exceeding 1500 people.
  • Gram panchayats are the active units of Panchayat Raj System because it helps in levying and collecting taxes.
  • Gram panchayats have the power to collect irrigation tax from State Tube wells and to impose a surcharge on land revenue.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

Sharing of state and central powers to local self-governing bodies like Panchayat Raj is known as _____________.

  1. decentralisation

  2. centralisation

  3. autonomy of effort

  4. congruency
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In order to decentralize power and to make the policies available to the people of even remote areas government has introduced a three-tier system of local governing bodies in the rural areas.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

Reservation for the position of women in all Panchayat Raj institutions is ______.

  1. 1/3rd

  2. 2/3rd

  3. 1/4th

  4. 3/4th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • In India, seats are reserved for women in Panchayat Raj bodies which are local self-governing bodies.
  • According to 73rd amendment, out of the total number of seats to be filled by the direct elections for local self-governing bodies, 1/3rd have to be reserved for women.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

Rural local government or Panchayat Raj consists of ___________.

  1. Zilla Parishad

  2. Panchayat Samiti

  3. Gram Panchayats

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

  • In order to decentralize power and to make the policies available to the people of even remote areas government has introduced a three-tier system of local governing bodies in the rural areas.
  • Rural local government or Panchayat raj consists of Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, and Gram Panchayats.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

What are the main objectives of financial aid given to the Panchayats?

  1. Drinking water supply, cleaning and maintenance facilities.

  2. Maintenance of public lamp posts, roads, drainage system, cleanliness programmes, primary schools and maintenance of other public assets.

  3. Construction of Gramin Kisan Bazaar and Livestock Markets

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Following are the objectives of providing financial aid to the Panchayats:

  • Drinking water supply, cleaning and maintenance facilities.
  • Maintenance of public lamp posts, roads, drainage system, cleanliness programmes, primary schools and maintenance of other public assets.
  • Construction of Gramin Kisan Bazaar and Livestock Markets.

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

Tehsildar is responsible for the collection of revenue and property taxes as assessed by the ________.

  1. District Collector

  2. Divisional Commissioner

  3. Naib Tehsildar

  4. District Judge
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tehsildar and Naib Tehsildar are the Government revenue functionary. A tehsildar is responsible for the collection of revenue and property taxes as assessed by Naib Tehsildar. Naib tehsildar is the lowest court in the revenue system and hear cases relating to the assessment of land. Naib tehsildar perform functions which tehsildar entrust in him.

Multiple choice political science village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
The work of the Gram Panchayat has to be approved by the _____________.

  1. Members of the Gram Sabha

  2. Zila Parishad

  3. Ward Member

  4. Gram Sabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gram Sabha consists of all adults living in the area covered by a particular Panchayat.

Sarpanch of the Panchayat is elected by members of Gram Sabha.
The work of Gram Panchayat is approved by members of Gram Sabha.

Multiple choice political science village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
Which one is not the source of funds for the Panchayat?

  1. Collection of taxes on houses, market places etc.

  2. Donations for community works etc.

  3. Donations contributed by the villagers for village welfare works.

  4. Government scheme funds received through various departments of the government through the Janpad and Zila Panchayats.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sources of funds for the Panchayat :-

(1) Collection of taxes on houses, market place, etc.
(2) Government scheme funds received through various departments of the government- through the Janpad and Zila Panchayat.
(3) Donations for community works

Multiple choice political science village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

The Panchs and the Gram Panchayat are answerable to the ____________.

  1. Gram Sabha

  2. Nagar Panchayat

  3. Nagar Palika

  4. State Assembly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Panchs and the Gram Panchayat are answerable to the Gram Sabha.

Multiple choice political science village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given below:
The Panchayat Raj System is the _____________.

  1. First level of democratic government

  2. Second level of democratic government

  3. Third level of democratic government

  4. Fourth level of democratic government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Panchayat Raj system is the first level of democratic government. It is the lowest level which is closest to the people. It promotes grass root level democracy.

Multiple choice civics village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development

The main purpose of setting up of Nyaya Panchayat is _________.

  1. To provide justice to all

  2. To discourage people going to courts

  3. To settle the disputes of the villagers in a speedy manner and at a lesser cost

  4. To provide free legal assistance
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Nyaya Panchayats were established to provide a local, accessible, and informal mechanism for resolving minor disputes among villagers, thereby reducing the burden on formal courts and saving costs.