Panchayati Raj and Community Development (Part-I)

Total Questions: 60

41. The Panchayati Raj is included in the [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

(a) Union list
(b) State list
(c) Concurrent list
(d) Residuary list

Correct Answer: (b) 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.

42. The elections to Panchayats are to be held after – [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2001]

(a) Every four years
(b) Every five years
(c) Every six years
(d) At the Government’s discretion

Correct Answer: (b) Every five years

Solution:Article 243-E is related to the duration of Panchayats. Clause (1) provides that every Panchayat, unless sooner dissolved, shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer. Clause (3) provides that the election shall be completed before the expiration of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution.

43. Which one of the following is not concerned with the Panchayats? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

(a) The State Election Commission will conduct Panchayat elections.
(b) The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act.
(c) There shall be a fixed five-year term for all the Panchayats.
(d) Fresh elections would have to be held within six months of the dissolution of a Panchayat.

Correct Answer: (b) The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act.

Solution:All the given statements are related to Panchayats except the statements in option (b). Provisions related to Panchayat were inserted by 73rd Amendment of the Constitution, while 74th Amendment is related to Municipalities.

44. The first State to Implement 73rd Constitutional Amendment is- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Punjab
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Rajasthan

Correct Answer: (a) Madhya Pradesh

Solution:The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 which was implemented on 24th April, 1993, was a milestone in the journey of Panchayati Raj Institutions. Madhya Pradesh was the first State in the country which implemented the Panchayati Raj System in the true spirit of 73rd Amendment Act.

45. National Panchayati Raj Day in India is celebrated on [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) 26 January
(b) 2 October
(c) 21 April
(d) 24 April

Correct Answer: (d) 24 April

Solution:National Panchayati Raj Day in India is celebrated every year on 24th of April. It was first celebrated in the year 2010.

46. In the new Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1992, there are several new provisions different from the previous one. Which one of the following is not one such provision? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) Some collective responsibilities in the area of agriculture, rural development, primary education and social forestry among others.
(b) Elections being made mandatory for all posts on being vacant.
(c) A statutory representation of women in the panchayats, up to one-third of the strength.
(d) Regular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability.

Correct Answer: (d) Regular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability.

Solution:Regular remuneration is not one of the provisions made under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. Rest of the provisions, mentioned in the question are part of the Panchayati Raj Bill 1992.

47. Assertion (A) : Reservation in the Office of Pradhans, Pramukhs and Adhyakshas in Panchayats for women including SCs, STs and OBCs has brought about a distinct change in their working. Reason (R) : Women of the rural areas were demanding this reservation for a long time. [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) A is true but (R) is false.
(d) A is false but (R) is true.

Correct Answer: (c) A is true but (R) is false.

Solution:The local self-government in India has been formalized under the Panchayati-raj system by 73rd Amendment in 1992. According to Article 243-D Clause (2) "not less than one-third of the total number of seats reserved under clause (1) shall be reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes or as the case may be, the Scheduled Tribes. According to Clause (3), Not less than one-third (including the number of seats reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled castes and the Scheduled Tribes) of a total number of seats to be filled by direct election in every Panchayat shall be reserved for women. In Indian scenario, the reservation of seats for women in village local self-government is not a result of any demand.

48. With reference to the reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions, which of the following statements is/are correct? [U.P. RO/ARO 2017]

1. It is provided for in Article 243 D(3) of the Indian Constitution.

2. The reservation shall cease to have effect on the expiration of the period specified in Article 334.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only

Solution:Article 243D deals with the reservation of seats in Panchayats. According to Article 243D(3), "Not less than one third (including the number of seats reserved for women belonging to the scheduled caste and the Scheduled Tribes) of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in every Panchayat shall be reserved for women and such seats may be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a Panchayat. Article 334 deals with the reservation of seats in the House of the People and Legislative Assemblies and not with Panchayati Raj.

49. Which one of the following was not proposed by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in context to Panchayati Raj? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1997]

(a) Thirty percent seats to be reserved for women in all elected rural bodies at all levels.
(b) The States will constitute their Finance Commissions to allocate resources to Panchayati Raj Institutions.
(c) The Panchayati Raj elected functionaries will be disqualified to hold their offices if they have more than two children.
(d) The elections will be held in six months time if Panchayati Raj bodies are superseded or dissolved by the State Government.
(e) (a) and (c)

Correct Answer: (e) (a) and (c)

Solution:There are two options (a and c) in the question which were not proposed by 73rd Amendment. Reservation of seats for women is 1/3 of the total seats, not 30 percent and there is no such condition that an elected functionary will be disqualified to hold his office if he has more than two children.

50. Under which of the following Constitutional Amendments, 30% seats in the village panchayats have been reserved for women in India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

(a) 70th Amendment
(b) 71st Amendment
(c) 73rd Amendment
(d) 74th Amendment

Correct Answer: (c) 73rd Amendment

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