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Local Self-Government (Panchayati Raj) MCQs

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QUESTION 1 OF 8
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act deals with:
Explanation: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act deals with Panchayati Raj institutions.
QUESTION 2 OF 8
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) provided constitutional status to which institution?
Explanation: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions.
QUESTION 3 OF 8
The 74th Constitutional Amendment (1992) provided constitutional status to which institution?
Explanation: The 74th Constitutional Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to municipalities (urban local bodies).
QUESTION 4 OF 8
The three-tier Panchayati Raj system includes the Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti (block level), and:
Explanation: The three-tier Panchayati Raj system includes the Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad.
QUESTION 5 OF 8
The Gram Sabha, a key component of local self-governance, consists of:
Explanation: The Gram Sabha consists of all registered voters of the village.
QUESTION 6 OF 8
The Panchayati Raj system in India traces its philosophical roots to which committee's recommendations, first implemented in 1959?
Explanation: The Panchayati Raj system traces its roots to the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, first implemented in 1959.
QUESTION 7 OF 8
The Ashok Mehta Committee (1977-78) on Panchayati Raj recommended a system with how many tiers?
Explanation: The Ashok Mehta Committee (1977-78) recommended a two-tier Panchayati Raj system.
QUESTION 8 OF 8
The concept of reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions mandates a minimum of what percentage of seats?
Explanation: Reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions mandates a minimum of one-third (33%) of seats.
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