1. The constitutional provision for the establishment of Gram Panchayats is under which Article?
A) Article 243A
B) Article 243B
C) Article 243C
D) Article 243G
Answer: B) Article 243B
Explanation: Article 243B mandates the constitution of Panchayats at the village, intermediate, and district levels.
2. Gram Panchayat is the ______ tier of Panchayati Raj.
A) First (village level)
B) Second (block level)
C) Third (district level)
D) None of these
Answer: A) First (village level)
Explanation: It is the grassroots unit of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system.
3. Which Amendment provided constitutional status to Gram Panchayats?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 73rd Amendment
D) 74th Amendment
Answer: C) 73rd Amendment
Explanation: The 73rd Amendment (1992) made Panchayats a constitutional body under Part IX.
4. The Gram Panchayat is elected by —
A) Gram Sabha members
B) State Legislature
C) District Collector
D) Governor
Answer: A) Gram Sabha members
Explanation: All adult members of the Gram Sabha elect Panchayat representatives directly.
5. The minimum age for becoming a member of a Gram Panchayat is —
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) 30 years
Answer: B) 21 years
Explanation: As per Article 243F, the minimum age is 21 years.
6. The head of the Gram Panchayat is known as —
A) Pradhan or Sarpanch
B) Collector
C) Secretary
D) MLA
Answer: A) Pradhan or Sarpanch
Explanation: The Sarpanch is elected directly by voters or members, depending on the State Act.
7. The term of a Gram Panchayat is —
A) 3 years
B) 4 years
C) 5 years
D) 6 years
Answer: C) 5 years
Explanation: Article 243E fixes the term of every Panchayat at five years.
8. Article 243C deals with —
A) Composition of Panchayats
B) Powers of Panchayats
C) Finance of Panchayats
D) Reservation in Panchayats
Answer: A) Composition of Panchayats
Explanation: Article 243C provides for the composition of Panchayats at different levels.
9. The composition of Gram Panchayat is determined by —
A) Parliament
B) State Legislature
C) President
D) Election Commission
Answer: B) State Legislature
Explanation: The State Legislature decides the size and structure of Panchayats.
10. Every Panchayat shall continue for five years from —
A) Date of notification
B) Date appointed by Governor
C) Date of its first meeting
D) Date of election result
Answer: C) Date of its first meeting
Explanation: As per Article 243E, tenure starts from the date of its first sitting.
11. A Panchayat can be dissolved before expiry of its term —
A) By the President
B) By the State Government
C) By the Election Commission
D) By Parliament
Answer: B) By the State Government
Explanation: If it fails to function properly, the State may dissolve it before five years.
12. On dissolution of Panchayat, elections must be held —
A) Within 3 months
B) Within 6 months
C) Within 1 year
D) After next census
Answer: B) Within 6 months
Explanation: Article 243E(3) ensures elections within six months of dissolution.
13. Gram Panchayat is responsible for —
A) Village administration and development
B) Police administration
C) Judicial functions
D) Military functions
Answer: A) Village administration and development
Explanation: It executes local development works and welfare schemes.
14. The number of seats in Gram Panchayat is decided based on —
A) Population of the area
B) Land area
C) Revenue generated
D) Historical value
Answer: A) Population of the area
Explanation: State laws fix the number of members depending on population.
15. Gram Panchayat is accountable to —
A) State Government
B) Gram Sabha
C) Collector
D) District Court
Answer: B) Gram Sabha
Explanation: It presents reports and budgets for approval to the Gram Sabha.
16. The Gram Panchayat Secretary is —
A) Elected by people
B) Appointed by State Government
C) Nominated by Sarpanch
D) Appointed by District Collector
Answer: B) Appointed by State Government
Explanation: The Secretary is a government employee handling records and correspondence.
17. Reservation of seats in Gram Panchayats is provided under —
A) Article 243D
B) Article 243E
C) Article 243F
D) Article 243G
Answer: A) Article 243D
Explanation: It provides for reservation of seats for SCs, STs and women.
18. At least one-third of the total seats in Gram Panchayat are reserved for —
A) SCs
B) STs
C) Women
D) OBCs
Answer: C) Women
Explanation: Article 243D(3) ensures not less than one-third reservation for women.
19. A person is disqualified from being a Panchayat member if —
A) Not a citizen of India
B) Below 21 years
C) Disqualified by State law
D) All of these
Answer: D) All of these
Explanation: Article 243F specifies disqualifications as per State laws and age/citizenship.
20. The administrative head of Gram Panchayat office is —
A) Panchayat Secretary
B) Sarpanch
C) Block Officer
D) State Panchayat Officer
Answer: A) Panchayat Secretary
Explanation: The Secretary maintains accounts, minutes, and official documents.
21. The executive authority of Gram Panchayat vests in —
A) Sarpanch
B) Gram Sabha
C) Collector
D) Zila Parishad
Answer: A) Sarpanch
Explanation: Sarpanch implements decisions and represents the Panchayat.
22. The quorum for a meeting of Gram Panchayat is generally —
A) 1/3rd of members
B) 1/2 of members
C) 3/4th of members
D) 2/3rd of members
Answer: A) 1/3rd of members
Explanation: State laws require a minimum of one-third attendance to conduct business.
23. Meetings of Gram Panchayat are generally held —
A) Once a week
B) Once a month
C) Quarterly
D) Annually
Answer: B) Once a month
Explanation: Regular meetings ensure smooth functioning of rural administration.
24. Gram Panchayat functions under the supervision of —
A) Panchayat Samiti
B) Zila Parishad
C) State Government
D) All of these
Answer: D) All of these
Explanation: It is monitored by higher Panchayati bodies and state administration.
25. The Gram Panchayat is mainly concerned with —
A) Local administration and development
B) Urban planning
C) Judicial work
D) National legislation
Answer: A) Local administration and development
Explanation: It handles civic, developmental, and welfare activities in the village.
26. The authority responsible for conducting Gram Panchayat elections is —
A) Election Commission of India
B) State Election Commission
C) State Government
D) Governor
Answer: B) State Election Commission
Explanation: Article 243K gives the State Election Commission the power to conduct Panchayat elections.
27. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by —
A) President of India
B) Governor of the State
C) Chief Minister
D) State Legislature
Answer: B) Governor of the State
Explanation: Under Article 243K(1), the Governor appoints the State Election Commissioner.
28. The term of every Gram Panchayat is fixed at —
A) 3 years
B) 4 years
C) 5 years
D) 6 years
Answer: C) 5 years
Explanation: As per Article 243E, the term of every Panchayat is five years from its first meeting.
29. If a Panchayat is dissolved before the expiry of its term, elections shall be held —
A) Within 3 months
B) Within 6 months
C) Within 1 year
D) Within 2 years
Answer: B) Within 6 months
Explanation: Article 243E(3) mandates that elections must be held within six months.
30. Minimum age to contest elections for a Panchayat is —
A) 18 years
B) 19 years
C) 21 years
D) 25 years
Answer: C) 21 years
Explanation: Article 243F specifies that a person must have attained the age of 21 years.
31. Who decides the number of seats in a Panchayat?
A) Parliament
B) State Legislature
C) Governor
D) State Election Commission
Answer: B) State Legislature
Explanation: As per Article 243C, the composition of Panchayats is determined by State Legislature.
32. Seats are reserved in every Panchayat for —
A) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
B) Women
C) Both (A) and (B)
D) Backward Classes only
Answer: C) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation: Article 243D provides reservation for SCs, STs and at least one-third for women.
33. The number of reserved seats for SCs and STs is determined based on —
A) Area of Panchayat
B) Population proportion
C) Literacy rate
D) Land area
Answer: B) Population proportion
Explanation: Reservation is provided in proportion to their population in the Panchayat area.
34. At least one-third of the total seats in Panchayats are reserved for —
A) Scheduled Tribes
B) Scheduled Castes
C) Women
D) Backward Classes
Answer: C) Women
Explanation: Article 243D(3) provides that not less than one-third of total seats are reserved for women.
35. Rotation of reserved seats among constituencies in Panchayats is —
A) Optional
B) Mandatory
C) Subject to Governor’s approval
D) Decided by Parliament
Answer: B) Mandatory
Explanation: Seats reserved under Article 243D must rotate among constituencies.
36. The State Election Commission is responsible for —
A) Conducting Panchayat elections
B) Preparing voter lists
C) Supervising free and fair polls
D) All of these
Answer: D) All of these
Explanation: SEC is the constitutional authority for Panchayat elections under Article 243K.
37. The State Election Commissioner enjoys security of tenure similar to that of —
A) District Collector
B) High Court Judge
C) Chief Secretary
D) Speaker of Assembly
Answer: B) High Court Judge
Explanation: Removal procedure and conditions are similar to those of a High Court Judge.
38. Which Article provides reservation of offices of Chairpersons in Panchayats?
A) Article 243E
B) Article 243F
C) Article 243D(4)
D) Article 243G
Answer: C) Article 243D(4)
Explanation: It reserves chairperson posts for SCs, STs and women in all levels of Panchayats.
39. Reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Panchayats is —
A) Mandatory under the Constitution
B) Discretionary power of State Legislature
C) Decided by Parliament
D) Not allowed
Answer: B) Discretionary power of State Legislature
Explanation: The Constitution leaves OBC reservation to the discretion of State Governments.
40. The Sarpanch is elected —
A) Directly by Gram Sabha members
B) Indirectly by Panchayat members
C) Nominated by State Government
D) Appointed by Governor
Answer: A) Directly by Gram Sabha members
Explanation: Most states provide for direct election of Sarpanch by villagers.
41. The Deputy Sarpanch is generally —
A) Elected from among Panchayat members
B) Nominated by the State Government
C) Appointed by Collector
D) Chosen by the Gram Sabha
Answer: A) Elected from among Panchayat members
Explanation: Deputy Sarpanch is elected internally by the elected Panchayat members.
42. The Gram Panchayat Secretary is —
A) A government servant appointed by State
B) Elected by villagers
C) Chosen by Sarpanch
D) Nominated by Collector
Answer: A) A government servant appointed by State
Explanation: The Secretary is a permanent government employee managing records and accounts.
43. Disqualification of Panchayat members is decided by —
A) State Election Commission
B) Governor
C) District Collector
D) Speaker of Assembly
Answer: A) State Election Commission
Explanation: Article 243F(2) assigns this power to the State Election Commission.
44. Panchayat elections are held on —
A) Party basis only
B) Non-party basis (in most states)
C) Governor’s discretion
D) Central Election Commission’s direction
Answer: B) Non-party basis (in most states)
Explanation: Most state laws conduct Panchayat elections on a non-political basis.
45. Who fixes the number of wards in a Gram Panchayat?
A) State Election Commission
B) State Government
C) District Collector
D) Governor
Answer: B) State Government
Explanation: State laws determine the number and boundaries of Panchayat wards.
46. In case of delayed Panchayat elections, administration is run by —
A) An administrator appointed by State Government
B) Gram Sabha
C) District Magistrate
D) State Election Commission
Answer: A) An administrator appointed by State Government
Explanation: Interim administration functions until elections are held.
47. The main function of the State Election Commission is to —
A) Oversee Panchayat and Municipal elections
B) Oversee Assembly elections
C) Prepare national voter lists
D) Supervise Parliament elections
Answer: A) Oversee Panchayat and Municipal elections
Explanation: SEC handles local body elections while ECI handles Parliament/Assembly.
48. The eligibility to contest Panchayat elections requires —
A) Name in electoral roll of the Panchayat area
B) Income above ₹1 lakh
C) Belonging to ruling party
D) Approval of Collector
Answer: A) Name in electoral roll of the Panchayat area
Explanation: Only registered voters of the area are eligible to contest.
49. If a member of Panchayat ceases to be qualified, he/she —
A) Continues till term ends
B) Is removed by State Election Commission
C) Can be reinstated by Collector
D) Automatically becomes adviser
Answer: B) Is removed by State Election Commission
Explanation: The SEC decides disqualification and removal under Article 243F.
50. The elected members of Gram Panchayat are directly responsible to —
A) State Government
B) Zila Parishad
C) Gram Sabha
D) Parliament
Answer: C) Gram Sabha
Explanation: Gram Panchayat presents reports, budgets, and accounts before Gram Sabha for approval.
51. Standing Committees in Gram Panchayats are constituted under which Article or authority?
A) Article 243C and State Panchayat Acts
B) Article 243B
C) Article 243H
D) Finance Commission order
Answer: A) Article 243C and State Panchayat Acts
Explanation: Article 243C empowers State Legislatures to decide the composition and functioning of Panchayats including Standing Committees.
52. Standing Committees of Gram Panchayats are formed to —
A) Strengthen specialization and functional efficiency
B) Control Parliament
C) Replace the Gram Sabha
D) Supervise national elections
Answer: A) Strengthen specialization and functional efficiency
Explanation: They handle specific subjects like health, education, and sanitation for effective governance.
53. Standing Committees are created at —
A) Gram Panchayat level
B) Block (Intermediate) level
C) District level
D) All of these
Answer: D) All of these
Explanation: Standing Committees exist at all three tiers of Panchayati Raj to manage specific functional areas.
54. The Finance Committee of a Gram Panchayat primarily deals with —
A) Village taxation, budgeting, and audit
B) Public safety
C) Employment guarantee
D) Election management
Answer: A) Village taxation, budgeting, and audit
Explanation: It prepares the budget, oversees tax collection, and monitors expenditure.
55. The Works Committee of Gram Panchayat is responsible for —
A) Education and health
B) Construction and maintenance of public assets
C) Revenue management
D) Judiciary
Answer: B) Construction and maintenance of public assets
Explanation: It handles development works like roads, wells, schools, and community buildings.
56. The Education and Social Welfare Committee in Gram Panchayat looks after —
A) Rural education, social justice, and welfare of weaker sections
B) Judicial reforms
C) Revenue taxation
D) Land records
Answer: A) Rural education, social justice, and welfare of weaker sections
Explanation: It promotes literacy, women empowerment, and welfare of SCs/STs/OBCs.
57. The Health and Sanitation Committee deals with —
A) Hospitals, water supply, cleanliness, and disease control
B) Market regulation
C) Transport
D) Electoral rolls
Answer: A) Hospitals, water supply, cleanliness, and disease control
Explanation: It ensures hygiene, safe drinking water, and preventive healthcare measures.
58. The number and nature of Standing Committees are decided by —
A) State Legislature / Panchayat Act
B) Governor of India
C) Finance Commission
D) Gram Sabha
Answer: A) State Legislature / Panchayat Act
Explanation: State laws specify which Standing Committees must exist and their functions.
59. Members of Standing Committees are —
A) Elected from among Panchayat members
B) Appointed by State Government
C) Selected by Collector
D) Nominated by Gram Sabha
Answer: A) Elected from among Panchayat members
Explanation: They are chosen from elected Panchayat members to ensure representation.
60. The Women and Child Development Committee deals with —
A) Agriculture and irrigation
B) Nutrition, health, and welfare of women and children
C) Land records
D) Market regulation
Answer: B) Nutrition, health, and welfare of women and children
Explanation: It works for Anganwadi centers, maternal care, and child education.
61. The Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee of Panchayat supervises —
A) Crop development, irrigation, and soil conservation
B) Railway maintenance
C) Law and order
D) Judiciary
Answer: A) Crop development, irrigation, and soil conservation
Explanation: It supports farmers, water conservation, and sustainable rural practices.
62. Who chairs the Standing Committees of a Gram Panchayat?
A) Sarpanch or a nominated member
B) District Collector
C) Panchayat Secretary
D) Governor
Answer: A) Sarpanch or a nominated member
Explanation: Usually, the Sarpanch acts as ex-officio Chairperson or nominates one.
63. The term of a Standing Committee is generally —
A) Equal to the term of Panchayat (5 years)
B) 1 year
C) 3 years
D) 2 years
Answer: A) Equal to the term of Panchayat (5 years)
Explanation: Committee tenure coincides with that of the Panchayat’s term.
64. Standing Committees help the Panchayat to —
A) Implement specific developmental functions efficiently
B) Pass judicial orders
C) Elect Parliament
D) Conduct national census
Answer: A) Implement specific developmental functions efficiently
Explanation: They ensure systematic and expert handling of local subjects.
65. The Water Supply and Irrigation Committee handles —
A) Water resource management and irrigation systems
B) Judicial disputes
C) Educational curriculum
D) Religious functions
Answer: A) Water resource management and irrigation systems
Explanation: It ensures water conservation, canal management, and equitable supply.
66. Gram Panchayat Standing Committees report to —
A) Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat
B) District Collector
C) State Government directly
D) Finance Commission
Answer: A) Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat
Explanation: Committees submit reports to both Panchayat and Gram Sabha for review.
67. The Planning and Development Committee assists the Panchayat by —
A) Preparing local development plans and prioritizing schemes
B) Conducting elections
C) Monitoring police
D) Approving judicial orders
Answer: A) Preparing local development plans and prioritizing schemes
Explanation: It integrates community needs with available resources for effective local planning.
68. The Finance, Audit and Accounts Committee ensures —
A) Proper financial management and prevention of misuse of funds
B) Only revenue collection
C) Judicial control
D) None
Answer: A) Proper financial management and prevention of misuse of funds
Explanation: It audits expenses and ensures transparency in public finance.
69. The Social Justice Committee promotes —
A) Equality and protection of weaker sections
B) Business regulations
C) Forest control
D) Judiciary
Answer: A) Equality and protection of weaker sections
Explanation: It reviews implementation of schemes for SCs, STs, women and disabled.
70. The Sarpanch can constitute Ad-hoc Committees for —
A) Specific temporary tasks or emergencies
B) Parliament work
C) Revenue collection
D) Urban development
Answer: A) Specific temporary tasks or emergencies
Explanation: Ad-hoc committees address special issues outside standing committee scope.
71. The Education Committee of Panchayat ensures —
A) Universal primary education and adult literacy
B) Tax administration
C) Judicial reforms
D) Urban governance
Answer: A) Universal primary education and adult literacy
Explanation: It works to improve school enrolment, literacy, and attendance.
72. Which Standing Committee monitors employment schemes like MGNREGA?
A) Finance Committee
B) Planning and Development Committee
C) Employment Guarantee Committee
D) Social Justice Committee
Answer: C) Employment Guarantee Committee
Explanation: It verifies job creation, wage payment, and social audit of employment works.
73. The Public Health Committee ensures —
A) Clean drinking water, sanitation, and medical services
B) Taxation
C) Police recruitment
D) Judicial orders
Answer: A) Clean drinking water, sanitation, and medical services
Explanation: It handles hygiene, waste disposal, and local health centers.
74. Standing Committees are essential for —
A) Decentralization of functions and specialized decision-making
B) Judicial control
C) Bureaucratic concentration
D) Political party management
Answer: A) Decentralization of functions and specialized decision-making
Explanation: Committees distribute workload, ensuring functional efficiency.
75. The effectiveness of Standing Committees depends on —
A) Active participation and coordination among members
B) State Government orders only
C) Judicial supervision
D) Bureaucratic secrecy
Answer: A) Active participation and coordination among members
Explanation: Cooperative working and regular meetings ensure their success in local governance.
76. Which Article of the Constitution provides for a three-tier Panchayati Raj structure?
A) Article 243B
B) Article 243A
C) Article 243C
D) Article 243D
Answer: A) Article 243B
Explanation: It mandates Panchayats at the village, intermediate, and district levels.
77. The Gram Panchayat derives its financial powers mainly from —
A) Article 243H
B) Article 243K
C) Article 243E
D) Article 243F
Answer: A) Article 243H
Explanation: Article 243H authorizes State Legislatures to assign taxation and financial powers to Panchayats.
78. The State Finance Commission reviews the financial position of Panchayats every —
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 10 years
D) 1 year
Answer: B) 5 years
Explanation: As per Article 243I, State Finance Commission reviews Panchayat finances every five years.
79. The quorum for Standing Committee meetings is generally —
A) One-third of total members
B) Half of total members
C) Two-thirds of total members
D) Entire membership
Answer: A) One-third of total members
Explanation: State Acts generally require one-third presence for a valid meeting.
80. Which Standing Committee prepares the Panchayat’s annual development plan?
A) Planning and Development Committee
B) Finance Committee
C) Audit Committee
D) Women and Child Committee
Answer: A) Planning and Development Committee
Explanation: It integrates various department schemes and local needs into one consolidated plan.
81. The Health & Sanitation Committee of the Gram Panchayat is responsible for —
A) Clean water, toilets, hygiene and public health
B) Agricultural planning
C) Election process
D) Judicial work
Answer: A) Clean water, toilets, hygiene and public health
Explanation: It oversees all matters related to health and sanitation.
82. The Gram Panchayat’s powers to impose local taxes are given by —
A) State Legislature
B) Parliament
C) Finance Commission
D) District Collector
Answer: A) State Legislature
Explanation: Under Article 243H, the State Legislature authorizes Panchayats to levy, collect, and appropriate local taxes.
83. The main difference between Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat is —
A) Gram Sabha is deliberative; Gram Panchayat is executive
B) Gram Panchayat is advisory; Gram Sabha is administrative
C) Both have same powers
D) Gram Sabha is temporary
Answer: A) Gram Sabha is deliberative; Gram Panchayat is executive
Explanation: Gram Sabha discusses and approves, while Panchayat implements decisions.
84. Standing Committees of Panchayat ensure —
A) Functional specialization and accountability
B) Judicial activism
C) Central control
D) Political appointments
Answer: A) Functional specialization and accountability
Explanation: Committees divide responsibilities and increase transparency.
85. The Education Committee of Panchayat promotes —
A) Primary and adult education
B) Defence training
C) Judicial services
D) Industrial training
Answer: A) Primary and adult education
Explanation: It ensures compulsory education and reduces school dropouts.
86. In the Panchayat structure, who approves the village annual plan prepared by Standing Committees?
A) Gram Sabha
B) Zila Parishad
C) State Government
D) Collector
Answer: A) Gram Sabha
Explanation: The Gram Sabha discusses and approves all local development plans.
87. The Finance, Audit and Taxation Committee ensures —
A) Financial discipline and proper utilization of funds
B) Law enforcement
C) Political campaigns
D) Welfare of minorities only
Answer: A) Financial discipline and proper utilization of funds
Explanation: It supervises revenue generation and checks irregularities.
88. Under the Panchayati Raj system, who is considered the “executive authority” at the village level?
A) Gram Sabha
B) Sarpanch / Pradhan
C) Panchayat Secretary
D) Block Development Officer
Answer: B) Sarpanch / Pradhan
Explanation: Sarpanch executes resolutions of the Panchayat and leads local governance.
89. Which Standing Committee deals with irrigation and water resource management?
A) Public Works Committee
B) Water Supply & Irrigation Committee
C) Planning Committee
D) Health Committee
Answer: B) Water Supply & Irrigation Committee
Explanation: It ensures equitable water distribution, tank management, and irrigation projects.
90. Which constitutional principle is best reflected by the Gram Panchayat’s Standing Committees?
A) Decentralization and participatory democracy
B) Judicial independence
C) Executive centralization
D) Bureaucratic supremacy
Answer: A) Decentralization and participatory democracy
Explanation: They represent local people in specific administrative functions.
91. Under which article are Panchayats empowered to prepare plans for economic development and social justice?
A) Article 243G
B) Article 243B
C) Article 243C
D) Article 243H
Answer: A) Article 243G
Explanation: Article 243G empowers Panchayats to prepare plans and implement schemes for development.
92. The Panchayat Secretary acts as —
A) Administrative officer and record-keeper
B) Judicial officer
C) Political head
D) Finance Commission member
Answer: A) Administrative officer and record-keeper
Explanation: The Secretary maintains records, minutes, and executes correspondence.
93. The Finance Commission established under Article 243I recommends —
A) Distribution of financial resources between State and Panchayats
B) Appointment of judges
C) Division of Parliamentary seats
D) Industrial policy
Answer: A) Distribution of financial resources between State and Panchayats
Explanation: It advises the Governor on Panchayat finances and fund devolution.
94. The Sarpanch can be removed by —
A) Gram Sabha through no-confidence motion
B) Governor
C) Chief Minister
D) District Collector
Answer: A) Gram Sabha through no-confidence motion
Explanation: State Panchayat Acts authorize Gram Sabha to recall Sarpanch with majority support.
95. The Gram Panchayat can levy which of the following taxes?
A) Property tax, water tax, market fee
B) Customs duty
C) Income tax
D) Service tax
Answer: A) Property tax, water tax, market fee
Explanation: Panchayats raise local revenue through minor taxes and user charges.
96. Standing Committees of Gram Panchayat are accountable to —
A) Gram Sabha and Panchayat
B) Zila Parishad
C) Governor
D) District Magistrate
Answer: A) Gram Sabha and Panchayat
Explanation: They must submit reports and recommendations for approval to both bodies.
97. Effective functioning of Standing Committees ensures —
A) Transparency and people’s participation
B) Political monopoly
C) Central bureaucracy
D) Judicial dominance
Answer: A) Transparency and people’s participation
Explanation: Committees involve local citizens in sectoral governance.
98. Which Standing Committee ensures welfare of SCs, STs, and minorities?
A) Social Justice Committee
B) Planning Committee
C) Health Committee
D) Education Committee
Answer: A) Social Justice Committee
Explanation: It ensures that welfare programs reach weaker and marginalized groups.
99. Standing Committees are also known as —
A) Subject Committees
B) Parliamentary Committees
C) Cabinet Committees
D) Zonal Boards
Answer: A) Subject Committees
Explanation: They are organized by subjects such as health, finance, or education.
100. The true significance of Standing Committees in Panchayati Raj is —
A) Grassroots-level specialization and decentralized governance
B) Judicial authority
C) Political campaigning
D) Bureaucratic control
Answer: A) Grassroots-level specialization and decentralized governance
Explanation: Committees strengthen local democracy by ensuring functional efficiency and citizen involvement.