Panchayati Raj and Community Development (Part-I)

Total Questions: 60

11. Which of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution, provides Constitutional status to ‘Panchayati Raj System’? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (c) 73rd Amendment
Solution:India has a federal system of government in which powers are divided between the central government and the states and union territories. The Constitution of India defines the structure of local self-government in the country through the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, which were passed in 1992. These amendments created two new governance structures: the Panchayats (for rural areas) and the Municipalities (for urban areas).
The Panchayati Raj system was first established in India in the 1950s, but it was only with the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 that it was given constitutional recognition and a formal structure. The Act defines the Panchayati Raj system as a "three-tier system" consisting of:
Village Panchayats: The lowest level of local government, responsible for village-level administration and development.
Intermediate Panchayats: Intermediate level of local government, typically responsible for a group of villages.
District Panchayats: The highest level of rural local government, responsible for district-level administration and development.

12. The 73rd Amendment of the Constitution of India is related to – [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004, 45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

Correct Answer: (d) Panchayati Raj System
Solution:India has a federal system of government in which powers are divided between the central government and the states and union territories. The Constitution of India defines the structure of local self-government in the country through the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, which were passed in 1992. These amendments created two new governance structures: the Panchayats (for rural areas) and the Municipalities (for urban areas).
The Panchayati Raj system was first established in India in the 1950s, but it was only with the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 that it was given constitutional recognition and a formal structure. The Act defines the Panchayati Raj system as a "three-tier system" consisting of:
Village Panchayats: The lowest level of local government, responsible for village-level administration and development.
Intermediate Panchayats: Intermediate level of local government, typically responsible for a group of villages.
District Panchayats: The highest level of rural local government, responsible for district-level administration and development.

13. The Constitutional status has been given to Panchayats under Article – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (b) 243
Solution:India has a federal system of government in which powers are divided between the central government and the states and union territories. The Constitution of India defines the structure of local self-government in the country through the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, which were passed in 1992. These amendments created two new governance structures: the Panchayats (for rural areas) and the Municipalities (for urban areas).
The Panchayati Raj system was first established in India in the 1950s, but it was only with the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 that it was given constitutional recognition and a formal structure. The Act defines the Panchayati Raj system as a "three-tier system" consisting of:
Village Panchayats: The lowest level of local government, responsible for village-level administration and development.
Intermediate Panchayats: Intermediate level of local government, typically responsible for a group of villages.
District Panchayats: The highest level of rural local government, responsible for district-level administration and development.

14. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Assertion (A): The 73rd Amendment of the Constitution is considered to be a watershed in the history of local self-government in India.
Reason (R): The 73rd Constitution Amendment conferred the much coveted Constitutional status on Panchayats.
Select the correct answer from the code given below.

Correct Answer: (b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Solution:The two (73rd and 74th) Amendments to the Constitution mark a watershed in the evolution of local government in India.
The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which came into force w.e.f. 24th April, 1993, Part IX was inserted in the Constitution of India and accorded Panchayats a constitutional status as institutions of local self-government for rural India. 73rd and 74th Amendment were made in 1992 during the prime ministership of P.V. Narasimha Rao.

15. Who was the Prime Minister of India at the time of 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Constitution of India pertaining to Panchayats and Nagarpalikas? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (c) P.V. Narsimha Rao
Solution:The two (73rd and 74th) Amendments to the Constitution mark a watershed in the evolution of local government in India.
The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which came into force w.e.f. 24th April, 1993, Part IX was inserted in the Constitution of India and accorded Panchayats a constitutional status as institutions of local self-government for rural India. 73rd and 74th Amendment were made in 1992 during the prime ministership of P.V. Narasimha Rao.

16. Which Article gives the list of 29 functions to be performed by the Panchayati Raj Institutions? [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (d) Article 243(G)
Solution:According to Article 243G, subject to the provisions of this constitution, the Legislature of a state may, by law, endow the Panchayats with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as an institution of self-government and such law may contain provisions for the devolution of powers and responsibilities upon Panchayats at the appropriate level, subject to such conditions as may be specified therein, with respect to—
a. The preparation of plans for economic development and social justice;
b. The implementation of schemes for economic development and social justice as may be entrusted to them including those in relation to the matters listed in the Eleventh Schedule.

17. 73rd Amendment of the Constitution has provided for: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

1. Holding of regular elections to Panchayats.

2. Reservation of seats for women at all levels.

3. Mandatory transfer of funds to Panchayats as recommended by the State Finance Commission.

4. Mandatory transfer of powers to Panchayats relating to subjects given in the 11th Schedule.

 

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

Correct Answer: (d) All the four
Solution:73rd Amendment Act 1992 makes provisions for the Panchayats in Part IX of the Indian Constitution. Articles 243-243 O deal with the Panchayats. Holding of regular election (Article 243 K), reservation of seats for women not less than one-third (Article 243-D), mandatory transfer of funds recommended by State Finance Commission [Article 2431] and mandatory transfer of subjects given in the 11th schedule were provided by 73rd Amendment Act -1992 of the Constitution of India. 29 subjects are provided by Constitution in 11th Schedule for Panchayats.

18. Functions to be assigned to Panchayats by 73rd Amendment of the Constitution are mentioned in: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (a) Eleventh Schedule
Solution:73rd Amendment Act 1992 makes provisions for the Panchayats in Part IX of the Indian Constitution. Articles 243-243 O deal with the Panchayats. Holding of regular election (Article 243 K), reservation of seats for women not less than one-third (Article 243-D), mandatory transfer of funds recommended by State Finance Commission [Article 2431] and mandatory transfer of subjects given in the 11th schedule were provided by 73rd Amendment Act -1992 of the Constitution of India. 29 subjects are provided by Constitution in 11th Schedule for Panchayats.

19. How many subjects are provided by 11th schedule of Indian Constitution for Panchayats? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009, Jharkhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) 29
Solution:73rd Amendment Act 1992 makes provisions for the Panchayats in Part IX of the Indian Constitution. Articles 243-243 O deal with the Panchayats. Holding of regular election (Article 243 K), reservation of seats for women not less than one-third (Article 243-D), mandatory transfer of funds recommended by State Finance Commission [Article 2431] and mandatory transfer of subjects given in the 11th schedule were provided by 73rd Amendment Act -1992 of the Constitution of India. 29 subjects are provided by Constitution in 11th Schedule for Panchayats.

20. Which of the following is not a part of the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (c) Rural Sports
Solution:11th Schedule contains the provisions that specify the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats. This schedule was added by the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992. It has 29 matters.
1. Agriculture, including agricultural extension.
2. Land improvement, implementation of land reforms, land consolidation and soll conservation.
3. Minor irrigation, water management and watershed development.
4. Animal husbandry, dairying and poultry.
5. Fisheries
6. Social forestry and farm forestry.
7. Minor forest produces
8. Small scale industries, including food processing industries.
9. Khadi, village and cottage industries.
10. Rural housing
IL. Drinking water.
12. Fuel and fodder.
13. Roads, culverts, bridges, ferries, waterways and other means of communication
14. Rural electrification, including distribution of electricity.
15. Non-conventional energy sources.
18. Poverty alleviation programme.
17. Education, Including primary and secondary schools.
18. Technical training and vocational education.
19. Adult and non-formal education.
20. Libraries
21. Cultural activities
22. Markets and fairs.
23. Health and sanitation, including hospitals, primary health centres and dispensaries.
24. Family welfare
25. Women and child development.
26. Social welfare, including welfare of the handicapped and mentally retarded.
27. Welfare of the weaker sections, and in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.
28. Public distribution system
29. Maintenance of community assets.