Panchayati Raj and Community Development (Part-III)

Total Questions: 40

21. Which one of the following was established as the first programme of community development? [68th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Cooperation Movement
(b) National Extension Service
(c) Integrated Rural Development Programme
(d) More than one of the above
(e) None of the above

Correct Answer: (b) National Extension Service

Solution:The Community Development Programme (CDP) was the first major rural development programme launched after independence in 1952. Core objective of this program was to bring community development. The three phases of community development were - National Extension Phase, Intensive Community Development Project Phase and Post-Intensive Development Phase.

It is worth mentioning here that the National Extension Service program was formulated in April 1953 and it was inaugurated in October, 1953. It was formed after the Indian government realized that the Community Development Programme, which was formed in 1952, could not be implemented all over India due to a shortage of funds.

22. At what level does a Panchayat Samiti operate a Panchayati Raj structure? [68th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Block-level body
(b) District level
(c) Gram Panchayat level
(d) More than one of the above
(e) None of the above

Correct Answer: (a) Block-level body

Solution:The correct answer is option (a) Block-level body. It is important to mention here that the 73 Constitutional Amendment Act 1992 provides for three-tier local self- government. at the village (gram panchayat), block(panchayat samiti) and district (zila parishad) level. Gram Panchayat at the village level. Block Panchayat or Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level i.e. the block level. Zila Panchayat at the District level. Significantly, Panchayat Samiti is a rural local government (panchayat) body at the intermediate tehsil level in India.

23. A Panchayat Samiti at the block level is [48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008, Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) An advisory body
(b) An administrative authority
(c) An advisory committee
(d) A supervisory authority

Correct Answer: (b) An administrative authority

Solution:Panchayat Samiti is the local Government body at the Block level. The Panchayat Samiti is a link between the Gram Panchayats and Zila Panchayat. It works as an administrative authority. The Panchayat Samiti collects all the prospective plans prepared at Gram Panchayat level and processes them for funding and implementation by evaluating them.

24. A Panchayat Samiti at the block level in India is only a/an [60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Advisory Body
(b) Consultative Committee
(c) Co-ordinating and Supervisory Authority
(d) Administrative Authority
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (d) Administrative Authority

Solution:The Panchayat Samiti at block level is an administrative body. The functions of Panchayat Samiti relate both to coordination and execution. Zila Parishad is a Supervisory and co-ordinating body.

25. Chairman of a Zila Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh is elected: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

1. Directly by persons whose names appear in electoral rolls of the Kshetra Panchayats.

2. By the members of Zila Panchayat from among themselves.

3. By the SC/ST members of the Zila Panchayat from among themselves (if reserved for them).

4. The members of Zila Panchayat belonging to Backward Classes from among themselves (if reserved for them).

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3, and 4
(d) 2, 3, and 4

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only

Solution:According to Section 19 of the Uttar Pradesh Kshetra Panchayats and Zila Panchayat Act, 1961, “In every Zila Panchayat, the Chairman shall be elected by the elected members of the Zila Panchayat from amongst themselves. Section 19-A of this Act deals with the reservation of office of the Chairman of the Zila Panchayats for the persons belonging to the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes.

26. If the President of Zila Panchayat is suspended, what will happen? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) - 2017]

(a) The Vice President of Zilla Panchayat will act as acting President
(d) The members will elect President temporarily
(b) The Vice President will come president
(c) The Office of the President will be vacant
(e) None of the above

Correct Answer: (d) The members will elect President temporarily

Solution:According to the section 39(3) of the Chhattisgarh Panchayat Raj Act, 1993, if the Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat, President of Janpad Panchayat or Zila Panchayat, as the case may be, is suspended under sub-section (1), the secretary or the Chief Executive Officer of the concerned Panchayat shall cause to be called a special meeting of the Panchayat immediately, but not later than fifteen days from the date of receipt of information from Prescribed authority, and the members shall elect from amongst themselves a person to hold the office of Sarpanch or President temporarily, as the case may be, and such officiating sarpanch or president shall perform all the duties and exercise all the powers of sarpanch or President, as the case may be, during the period for which such suspension continues.

27. Which of the following are the Standing Committees of Zila Panchayat in Madhya Pradesh? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

General Administration Committee
Agriculture Committee
Education Committee

Select the correct answer using codes given below:

(a) Only 1 and 2 are correct
(b) Only 1 and 3 are correct
(c) Only 2 and 3 are correct
(d) 1, 2, and 3 are correct

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3 are correct

Solution:The General Administration Committee, Agriculture Committee, and Education Committee are the Standing Committee of Zila Panchayat in Madhya Pradesh. Despite that it consists of communication and works committees and cooperation and Industries Committees. Zila Panchayat may create one or more of those committees in addition to five standing committees.

28. What is not legal? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) An MLA who is ex-officio member of Janpad Panchayat can nominate representative to participate in the meeting.
(b) A member of Lok Sabha who is ex-officio member of Zila Panchayat can nominate representative to participate in the meeting.
(c) A member of Rajya Sabha who is ex-officio member of Zila Panchayat can nominate representative to participate in the meeting.
(d) A woman Sarpanch can nominate her husband to participate in the meeting of Gram Panchayat and Janpad Panchayat

Correct Answer: (d) A woman Sarpanch can nominate her husband to participate in the meeting of Gram Panchayat and Janpad Panchayat

Solution:A woman Sarpanch cannot nominate her husband to participate in the meeting of Gram Panchayat & Janpad Panchayat.

29. The 73rd Amendment of Indian Constitution provides - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006 Ans. (d)]

(a) first time of Panchayati Raj
(b) removal of administrative control over Panchayats
(c) changing of laws regarding elections of Panchayats
(d) making panchayat elections mandatory and equivalent to the polls of Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly

Correct Answer: (d) making panchayat elections mandatory and equivalent to the polls of Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly

Solution:The 73rd Amendment makes Panchayat elections mandatory and provides for the formation of State Election Commission for such elections. These provisions have been given under Article 243-K. Thus, an attempt has been made to make Panchayat elections as fair as Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections.

30. Which of the following is not true about local governance in India? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1995]

(a) There is no separate category of local governance in the federal system of Indian Constitution.
(b) One-third of seats in local bodies are reserved for women.
(c) The arrangement of finance for local bodies is done by a Commission.
(d) Election for local bodies is determined by a Commission.

Correct Answer: (a) There is no separate category of local governance in the federal system of Indian Constitution.

Solution:Arrangement for local governance is made under Article 40, Part IX and Part IX-A. Hence, there are separate provisions for local governance in the Indian Constitution.

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