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Panchayati Raj and Community Development (Part-I)

📆 October 23, 2024

Total Questions: 60

31. Which one of the following functions is not the concern of Local Self- Government ? [63rd B. P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (d) Maintenance of Public Order
Solution:Maintenance of Public Order is not the concern of Local Self Government. Public Health, Public Utility Services, sanitation, Roads and Bridges, Developmental Schemes etc. are related to Local self Government. Article 243G provides for the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats. Likewise Article 243W provides for powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities.

32. Which is not among the powers of Panchayati Raj Institutions in India? [40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (b) Judicial Review
Solution:Judicial Review is not the power of the Panchayati Raj Institution. It is a power of the Judiciary. The legislative and executive actions are subject to review by the Supreme Court of India in accordance with the Principle of Judicial review.

33. Nyaya Panchayats in Panchayati Raj System have no powers of awarding imprisonment except in the State of- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above
Solution:

Under the provisions of Bihar Panchayati Raj Act 1947 and 1993 the village court (Nyaya Panchayat) had the right to imprisonment to punish anyone. In 1996 the Patna High Court had declared part VII to the village court of Bihar Panchayati Raj Act, 1993 as illegal. Presently, as per the provisions of the Bihar Panchayati Raj Act, 2006 no bench of village court may sentence any form of imprisonment.

34. Consider the following statements - [I.A.S. (Pre) 2005]

1. Part IX of the Constitution of India provisions for Panchayats and it was inserted by the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1992.

2. Part IX-A of the Constitution of India contains provisions for municipalities, and the Article 243-Q envisages two types of municipalities- a Municipal Council and a Municipal Corporation for every State.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ?

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
Solution:Among the given statements, statement (1) is correct but (2) is incorrect. Reasons are as follows: 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 came into force on 24 April, 1993 after the ratification of the required number of States, provided a Constitutional guarantee for the formation of Panchayats, inserted Part IX and the 11th Schedule in the Constitution. It is correct that Part IX-A of the Constitution of India contains provision for municipalities, but Article 243Q envisages 3 types (not 2 types) of municipalities:
  1. Nagar Panchayats.
  2. A Municipal Council for Smaller Urban Areas.
  3. A Municipal Corporation for a Larger Urban Areas.

35. Which of the following statements is/are correct about 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution? [U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A.]

1. It recognized Panchayats as institutions of self-government.

2. It recognized urban local governments as institutions of self-government.

Select the Correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (c) Only 1
Solution:Among the given statements, statement (1) is correct but (2) is incorrect. Reasons are as follows: 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 came into force on 24 April, 1993 after the ratification of the required number of States, provided a Constitutional guarantee for the formation of Panchayats, inserted Part IX and the 11th Schedule in the Constitution. It is correct that Part IX-A of the Constitution of India contains provision for municipalities, but Article 243Q envisages 3 types (not 2 types) of municipalities:
  1. Nagar Panchayats.
  2. A Municipal Council for Smaller Urban Areas.
  3. A Municipal Corporation for a Larger Urban Areas.

36. The decision to conduct Panchayat Elections is taken by which of the following ? [47th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (b) The State Government
Solution:

Panchayat is enumerated in State List as 5th entry in the 7th Schedule to the Constitution. It is the subject of State Government, and the State Government has the power to constitute it and conduct its elections.

37. According to Constitutional Provisions the decision to hold Panchayat elections is taken by - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) State Government
Solution:

The decision to hold Panchayat elections under constitutional provisions is taken by the State Government. Article 243 K of the Constitution is related to Panchayat elections and all the decisions relating to Panchayat elections are taken by the state government.

38. The system of Panchayati Raj is mentioned in [63rd B. P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b) The State List
Solution:The decision to hold Panchayat elections under constitutional provisions is taken by the State Government. Article 243 K of the Constitution is related to Panchayat elections and all the decisions relating to Panchayat elections are taken by the state government.

39. The subject of Panchayati Raj is in - [U. P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015, 39th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (c) State List
Solution:The decision to hold Panchayat elections under constitutional provisions is taken by the State Government. Article 243 K of the Constitution is related to Panchayat elections and all the decisions relating to Panchayat elections are taken by the state government.

40. The System of Panchayat Raj is mentioned in [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016, M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (b) The State List
Solution:The decision to hold Panchayat elections under constitutional provisions is taken by the State Government. Article 243 K of the Constitution is related to Panchayat elections and all the decisions relating to Panchayat elections are taken by the state government.
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