1. Taluk Panchayats are constituted under which law?
A) Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993
B) Municipalities Act, 1964
C) Urban Development Act
D) Zilla Parishad Act
Answer: A
Explanation: The Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993 governs the structure and constitution of Taluk Panchayats.
2. Taluk Panchayat corresponds to which level of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system?
A) Intermediate level
B) Village level
C) District level
D) State level
Answer: A
Explanation: The Taluk Panchayat functions as the middle tier between Gram and Zilla Panchayats.
3. The constitutional provision for Taluk Panchayats is derived from —
A) Article 243B
B) Article 244
C) Article 246
D) Article 239
Answer: A
Explanation: Article 243B provides for the constitution of Panchayats at the village, intermediate, and district levels.
4. The Taluk Panchayat is constituted by —
A) State Government Notification
B) Parliament
C) Zilla Panchayat
D) Governor directly
Answer: A
Explanation: The State Government declares the constitution of each Taluk Panchayat through official notification.
5. The area of a Taluk Panchayat corresponds to —
A) The revenue Taluk of the district
B) Parliamentary constituency
C) Block of villages only
D) Urban municipal area
Answer: A
Explanation: Each Taluk Panchayat generally covers the entire revenue Taluk excluding municipal areas.
6. Members of Taluk Panchayat are —
A) Directly elected by the people of the Taluk
B) Nominated by the State Government
C) Elected by Gram Panchayat members
D) Appointed by Zilla Panchayat
Answer: A
Explanation: Members are directly elected from constituencies within the Taluk.
7. The tenure of a Taluk Panchayat is —
A) 5 years from the date of first meeting
B) 3 years from the date of election
C) 6 years from constitution
D) Indefinite period
Answer: A
Explanation: As per the Act, the normal term of all Panchayats is 5 years.
8. The presiding officer of Taluk Panchayat is called —
A) Adhyaksha
B) Pradhan
C) President
D) Chairperson
Answer: A
Explanation: The head of Taluk Panchayat is known as the Adhyaksha.
9. The deputy head of Taluk Panchayat is known as —
A) Upadhyaksha
B) Vice-Adhyaksha
C) Secretary
D) Executive Officer
Answer: A
Explanation: Upadhyaksha is the vice-chairperson who acts in the absence of Adhyaksha.
10. The number of directly elected members in a Taluk Panchayat depends on —
A) Population of the Taluk
B) Area of the Taluk
C) Number of Gram Panchayats
D) Decision of Zilla Panchayat
Answer: A
Explanation: Representation is fixed based on population norms specified by the State Election Commission.
11. The MLA of the Taluk area —
A) Is an ex-officio member of the Taluk Panchayat
B) Becomes the Adhyaksha
C) Has voting power
D) Has no connection
Answer: A
Explanation: MLAs and MPs whose constituencies include the Taluk are ex-officio members.
12. The Member of Parliament (MP) representing the area is —
A) Ex-officio member of Taluk Panchayat
B) Executive Officer
C) Chairman
D) None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: MPs and MLAs have representation to ensure coordination between Panchayat and legislature.
13. The Adhyaksha and Upadhyaksha of the Taluk Panchayat are elected —
A) By and from among the elected members of the Taluk Panchayat
B) By the Governor
C) By the Zilla Panchayat
D) By the public
Answer: A
Explanation: Both positions are chosen by internal election among the elected members.
14. The Executive Officer (EO) of the Taluk Panchayat is —
A) Appointed by the State Government
B) An elected member
C) MLA
D) Gram Sabha representative
Answer: A
Explanation: The EO is a government officer responsible for implementing Taluk Panchayat decisions.
15. The Executive Officer acts as —
A) Administrative head and liaison between Zilla and Gram Panchayats
B) Political head
C) Judicial officer
D) Financial auditor
Answer: A
Explanation: EO coordinates all developmental and administrative activities at the Taluk level.
16. Meetings of Taluk Panchayat are held —
A) At least once in two months
B) Daily
C) Once a year
D) Once in six months
Answer: A
Explanation: As per the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Rules, meetings must be held every two months.
17. The quorum for a Taluk Panchayat meeting is —
A) One-third of total members
B) Half the members
C) Entire membership
D) Two-thirds majority
Answer: A
Explanation: Minimum one-third presence is required to transact official business.
18. Vacancies in membership are filled by —
A) By-elections conducted by State Election Commission
B) Nomination by MLA
C) Executive Officer’s order
D) Governor’s direction
Answer: A
Explanation: SEC conducts by-elections when seats fall vacant.
19. The State Election Commission conducts Taluk Panchayat elections under —
A) Article 243K
B) Article 243B
C) Article 245
D) Article 246
Answer: A
Explanation: Article 243K gives SEC the authority to supervise Panchayat elections.
20. Reservation of seats in Taluk Panchayats is provided for —
A) SC, ST, Backward Classes, and Women
B) Only Women
C) Only SC
D) None
Answer: A
Explanation: Proportionate reservation ensures inclusive representation.
21. The percentage of reservation for women in Karnataka Panchayat Raj Institutions is —
A) 50%
B) 33%
C) 25%
D) 40%
Answer: A
Explanation: Karnataka provides 50% reservation for women in all three tiers of Panchayat Raj.
22. A Taluk Panchayat can be dissolved by —
A) State Government for reasons of non-performance or misconduct
B) Governor directly
C) Zilla Panchayat
D) Local MLA
Answer: A
Explanation: The Government can dissolve a Panchayat for violation of law or failure to function.
23. The election of Adhyaksha and Upadhyaksha is presided over by —
A) Officer appointed by the State Election Commission
B) Executive Officer
C) MLA of the area
D) Zilla Panchayat President
Answer: A
Explanation: A presiding officer nominated by SEC conducts the election process.
24. Members of Taluk Panchayat are answerable to —
A) The people of their constituencies and Gram Sabhas
B) Parliament
C) Judiciary
D) Only RDPR Department
Answer: A
Explanation: They represent and are accountable to local citizens through democratic functioning.
25. The establishment of Taluk Panchayats ensures —
A) Effective coordination between Gram Panchayats and Zilla Panchayat
B) Centralized control
C) Urban development only
D) Political appointments
Answer: A
Explanation: It acts as the connecting administrative and developmental link between the village and district levels.
26. The Taluk Panchayat is primarily responsible for —
A) Supervising Gram Panchayats within its Taluk
B) Framing national policies
C) Running municipal corporations
D) Overseeing Parliament sessions
Answer: A
Explanation: It acts as an intermediate link, guiding and monitoring all Gram Panchayats under its jurisdiction.
27. The administrative control of a Taluk Panchayat is exercised through —
A) The Executive Officer (EO)
B) Adhyaksha only
C) Chief Minister
D) Deputy Commissioner
Answer: A
Explanation: The EO is the administrative head who ensures implementation of decisions and government programmes.
28. Taluk Panchayat prepares which annual document?
A) Annual Action Plan and Budget
B) Municipal Tax Bill
C) High Court Report
D) Industrial Policy
Answer: A
Explanation: The plan and budget outline all development and welfare activities for the Taluk.
29. The development works implemented by Taluk Panchayat cover —
A) Agriculture, irrigation, education and health
B) Defence and foreign policy
C) Urban housing
D) High court administration
Answer: A
Explanation: It executes rural development schemes across key socio-economic sectors.
30. Financial powers of Taluk Panchayat include —
A) Approving grants and allocating funds to Gram Panchayats
B) Issuing currency
C) Collecting income tax
D) Borrowing from foreign banks
Answer: A
Explanation: It manages plan funds received from Zilla Panchayat and State Government.
31. The Taluk Panchayat’s schemes are implemented through —
A) Line departments and Gram Panchayats
B) Private contractors only
C) Urban Municipalities
D) High Court
Answer: A
Explanation: Coordination with line departments ensures technical and administrative efficiency.
32. The Adhyaksha of Taluk Panchayat exercises —
A) Supervisory and executive control over its functions
B) Judicial authority
C) Tax appeal powers
D) Legislative functions
Answer: A
Explanation: Adhyaksha leads meetings and monitors implementation of resolutions.
33. The Upadhyaksha assists the Adhyaksha by —
A) Performing duties during the Adhyaksha’s absence
B) Issuing court summons
C) Preparing state laws
D) Overseeing judicial appeals
Answer: A
Explanation: Upadhyaksha acts as vice-chairperson ensuring continuity of administration.
34. The Taluk Panchayat is responsible for ensuring coordination between —
A) Gram Panchayats and Zilla Panchayat
B) Municipal Corporations and Courts
C) Urban Authorities and Police
D) Parliament and Judiciary
Answer: A
Explanation: It connects the lower and upper tiers of the three-level Panchayat system.
35. Monitoring of government programmes such as MGNREGA and PMAY-G is done by —
A) Taluk Panchayat through its committees
B) State Legislature
C) Urban Development Department
D) Judicial Board
Answer: A
Explanation: Taluk Panchayat oversees execution and ensures benefits reach target groups.
36. The Taluk Panchayat may form —
A) Standing Committees for various development functions
B) Political parties
C) Judicial tribunals
D) Industrial boards
Answer: A
Explanation: Committees like Finance, Social Justice, Education etc. handle specific subjects.
37. Meetings of Taluk Panchayat must be held —
A) At least once in two months
B) Once a year
C) Every six months
D) Every week
Answer: A
Explanation: Regular bi-monthly sessions ensure continuous administrative review.
38. The quorum for a Taluk Panchayat meeting is —
A) One-third of total members
B) Half of the members
C) Two-thirds
D) All members
Answer: A
Explanation: One-third presence is the minimum required to transact official business.
39. The Executive Officer must prepare —
A) Proceedings and minutes of each meeting
B) Court verdicts
C) State budget
D) Election results
Answer: A
Explanation: EO records resolutions and ensures implementation of decisions taken in the meeting.
40. Special meetings of Taluk Panchayat can be convened by —
A) Adhyaksha or on request of one-third members
B) Zilla Panchayat President alone
C) MLA of area
D) State Governor
Answer: A
Explanation: Special sessions address urgent matters or specific resolutions.
41. Resolutions in Taluk Panchayat meetings are passed by —
A) Majority of members present and voting
B) Governor’s approval
C) Judicial order
D) Unanimous decision only
Answer: A
Explanation: Simple majority decides ordinary matters unless rules prescribe otherwise.
42. The Executive Officer acts as —
A) Secretary to the Taluk Panchayat and head of its office
B) Adhyaksha’s political advisor
C) Finance Commission representative
D) Zilla Panchayat auditor
Answer: A
Explanation: EO coordinates administration, records and execution of projects.
43. The Taluk Panchayat may recommend to Zilla Panchayat —
A) Annual plans and new development schemes
B) Judicial appointments
C) Urban zoning
D) Industrial licences
Answer: A
Explanation: It forwards local proposals for integration into district development plans.
44. Financial assistance from Zilla Panchayat to Taluk Panchayat is called —
A) Block Grant
B) Tax Refund
C) Industrial Grant
D) Judicial Fee
Answer: A
Explanation: Block grants support rural development schemes and infrastructure.
45. Taluk Panchayat must maintain —
A) Accounts, Cash Book and Audit Registers
B) Court Records
C) Tax Appeal Files
D) Election Petitions
Answer: A
Explanation: Financial transparency is ensured through regular book-keeping and audit.
46. The funds of Taluk Panchayat come from —
A) State Government grants and Zilla Panchayat allocations
B) Parliamentary taxes
C) Corporate donations
D) Judicial fees
Answer: A
Explanation: State and district funds finance schemes implemented at Taluk level.
47. Taluk Panchayat is required to submit its annual report to —
A) Zilla Panchayat
B) Governor
C) MLA
D) Gram Sabha
Answer: A
Explanation: The Zilla Panchayat reviews and monitors Taluk Panchayat performance.
48. In case of dispute between Gram Panchayats within the Taluk, the matter is resolved by —
A) Taluk Panchayat
B) High Court
C) Zilla Panchayat directly
D) Legislative Council
Answer: A
Explanation: Taluk Panchayat acts as the first-level dispute-settlement authority for Gram Panchayats.
49. The State Government may entrust additional functions to Taluk Panchayat relating to —
A) Rural development and welfare schemes
B) Foreign affairs
C) Currency printing
D) Tax legislation
Answer: A
Explanation: Under devolution policy, new subjects may be assigned to Taluk Panchayats.
50. The overall objective of Taluk Panchayat’s functions is —
A) To promote integrated rural development and effective local governance
B) To centralize administration
C) To reduce village representation
D) To control courts
Answer: A
Explanation: The Taluk Panchayat links planning, implementation and coordination for grass-roots development.
51. The chief financial officer of the Taluk Panchayat is —
A) Executive Officer (EO)
B) Adhyaksha
C) Upadhyaksha
D) Chief Secretary
Answer: A
Explanation: The EO acts as Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) and supervises all accounts and financial matters.
52. All funds of the Taluk Panchayat are credited to —
A) Taluk Panchayat Fund in a nationalised bank
B) Zilla Panchayat Treasury account
C) Private bank
D) Personal account of Adhyaksha
Answer: A
Explanation: The Taluk Panchayat Fund is maintained in an approved bank for transparency and audit.
53. The sources of income of a Taluk Panchayat include —
A) Grants-in-aid from State Government and Zilla Panchayat
B) Judicial fees
C) Urban taxes
D) Private loans
Answer: A
Explanation: Its main revenue comes from State allocations and district-level transfers of development grants.
54. The Taluk Panchayat may levy —
A) Fees for services such as markets and fairs
B) Income tax
C) Excise duty
D) Import tariff
Answer: A
Explanation: The Act permits collection of service charges for markets, fairs, and licences.
55. The annual budget of the Taluk Panchayat is prepared by —
A) Executive Officer and approved by the Taluk Panchayat meeting
B) Zilla Panchayat President
C) District Collector
D) Governor
Answer: A
Explanation: The EO drafts the budget based on departmental inputs and places it before the Panchayat for approval.
56. Expenditure from the Taluk Panchayat Fund requires prior approval of —
A) Adhyaksha and Taluk Panchayat Resolution
B) Zilla Panchayat President
C) Chief Minister
D) Local MLA
Answer: A
Explanation: All major spending is authorized through Panchayat resolutions countersigned by the Adhyaksha.
57. The accounts of Taluk Panchayat are audited by —
A) State Audit Department or Local Fund Audit Office
B) High Court
C) Private auditor
D) Gram Sabha
Answer: A
Explanation: Audit ensures financial propriety and accountability in public spending.
58. The EO must submit a monthly statement of receipts and expenditure to —
A) Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
B) Gram Panchayat
C) Finance Department of India
D) Governor
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO monitors Taluk-level financial performance through regular reports.
59. Surplus funds of a Taluk Panchayat may be invested in —
A) State Government approved securities or bank deposits
B) Private companies
C) Political campaigns
D) Personal accounts
Answer: A
Explanation: Only safe and authorized investments are allowed under financial rules.
60. The salary and allowances of Taluk Panchayat staff are paid from —
A) Taluk Panchayat Fund
B) Parliament grant
C) Governor’s fund
D) Private donations
Answer: A
Explanation: All administrative expenses are charged to the Panchayat Fund.
61. The Taluk Panchayat staff consists mainly of —
A) Executive Officer, Assistant Engineer, Junior Engineers, Accounts Officers and Clerical staff
B) Judges and Lawyers
C) Police Inspectors
D) Revenue Divisional Officers
Answer: A
Explanation: These employees handle development, technical and financial functions of the Panchayat.
62. Appointment of Taluk Panchayat staff is made by —
A) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zilla Panchayat as per rules
B) Adhyaksha
C) MLA
D) Governor
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO exercises administrative control and appointments under RDPR guidelines.
63. Disciplinary control over Taluk Panchayat employees rests with —
A) Executive Officer and CEO of Zilla Panchayat
B) Adhyaksha alone
C) High Court
D) District Collector
Answer: A
Explanation: EO handles day-to-day control and CEO takes final disciplinary decisions.
64. Relation between Taluk Panchayat and Gram Panchayats is —
A) Supervisory and coordinating
B) Judicial
C) Commercial
D) Legislative
Answer: A
Explanation: The Taluk Panchayat guides and monitors Gram Panchayat activities and plans.
65. Gram Panchayat annual plans are consolidated at Taluk level by —
A) Taluk Panchayat Planning Committee
B) Zilla Panchayat
C) Deputy Commissioner
D) Finance Department
Answer: A
Explanation: The Taluk committee integrates village plans into Taluk development programme.
66. The Taluk Panchayat forwards its development plan to —
A) Zilla Panchayat for inclusion in District Plan
B) Gram Sabha
C) State Legislature
D) Governor
Answer: A
Explanation: District Planning Committee uses these plans for consolidated district-level planning.
67. The Taluk Panchayat must coordinate with —
A) Line Departments such as Agriculture, Health, Education etc.
B) Private Industries
C) Judiciary
D) Army
Answer: A
Explanation: Coordination ensures effective implementation of development schemes.
68. For technical sanction of works, Taluk Panchayat depends on —
A) Assistant Engineers and Zilla Panchayat Engineering Wing
B) Finance Minister
C) Gram Sabha Chairman
D) Governor
Answer: A
Explanation: Engineers provide technical approval and cost estimates before execution.
69. Monitoring and evaluation of Taluk-level schemes are done by —
A) Standing Committees of Taluk Panchayat
B) State Legislature
C) District Court
D) MLA office
Answer: A
Explanation: Finance, Social Justice, Education and Health Committees review progress.
70. The Taluk Panchayat has to submit Utilisation Certificates (UCs) for —
A) Every grant received from Zilla or State Government
B) Personal income
C) Loans from banks
D) Municipal funds
Answer: A
Explanation: UCs prove that funds were used for their intended purpose.
71. The relation between Taluk Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat is —
A) Subordinate and cooperative
B) Independent like Parliament
C) Judicial
D) Competitive
Answer: A
Explanation: Zilla Panchayat exercises supervisory control and issues guidelines to Taluk Panchayats.
72. Taluk Panchayat co-ordinates Gram Sabha activities through —
A) Gram Panchayats under its jurisdiction
B) District Collector
C) Urban Development Authority
D) State Cabinet
Answer: A
Explanation: It monitors Gram Panchayats to ensure Gram Sabhas are conducted properly.
73. Financial reports of Taluk Panchayat are consolidated by —
A) Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat
B) Executive Engineer
C) Governor
D) Finance Commission
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO compiles Taluk-wise financial statements for district submission.
74. Taluk Panchayat must furnish information to the State Finance Commission about —
A) Revenue sources and expenditure patterns
B) Judicial cases
C) Political affiliations
D) Private donors
Answer: A
Explanation: SFC uses this data to recommend distribution of resources among local bodies.
75. The overall financial goal of Taluk Panchayat administration is —
A) Efficient, transparent and accountable use of public funds for rural development
B) Political expansion
C) Centralized control
D) Corporate investment
Answer: A
Explanation: Sound financial management ensures sustainable and inclusive development at Taluk level.
76. The Taluk Panchayat serves as a link between —
A) Gram Panchayats and Zilla Panchayat
B) Municipalities and Corporations
C) Parliament and State Assembly
D) Urban and Rural Police
Answer: A
Explanation: It functions as the intermediate-tier connecting village-level planning with district administration.
77. In case of conflict between two Gram Panchayats, the first appeal lies with —
A) Taluk Panchayat
B) District Court
C) State Government
D) Finance Commission
Answer: A
Explanation: Taluk Panchayat acts as the immediate supervisory and dispute-resolution authority.
78. Taluk Panchayat’s standing committees are constituted for —
A) Finance, Education, Health, Social Justice etc.
B) Political party work
C) Judicial enquiry
D) Corporate management
Answer: A
Explanation: They handle sector-wise administration and policy monitoring.
79. The Executive Officer of the Taluk Panchayat is answerable to —
A) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zilla Panchayat
B) MLA
C) District Collector only
D) Governor
Answer: A
Explanation: EO reports administratively to the CEO and functionally to the Taluk Panchayat Adhyaksha.
80. When the Taluk Panchayat fails to perform duties, the State Government may —
A) Dissolve it and appoint an Administrator
B) Ignore it
C) Transfer powers to MP
D) Send a warning only
Answer: A
Explanation: Under the Act, the Government can supersede or dissolve a non-performing Panchayat.
81. Vacancies arising due to dissolution must be filled within —
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) No time limit
Answer: A
Explanation: As per Article 243E of the Constitution, fresh elections must be held within six months.
82. A member of Taluk Panchayat can be disqualified if —
A) He is absent from three consecutive meetings without permission
B) He criticizes the Government
C) He changes residence
D) He supports an NGO
Answer: A
Explanation: Continuous unauthorized absence is a ground for disqualification under service rules.
83. Taluk Panchayat plays a vital role in implementing schemes such as —
A) MGNREGA, PMAY-G, Swachh Bharat Mission and NRLM
B) GST reform
C) RBI monetary policy
D) Judicial appointments
Answer: A
Explanation: It acts as a nodal agency for major rural development programmes.
84. For effective governance, Taluk Panchayat must promote —
A) People’s participation through Gram Sabhas
B) Political control only
C) Private contractors
D) Centralization
Answer: A
Explanation: Public involvement ensures transparency and democratic accountability.
85. The Adhyaksha of Taluk Panchayat can be removed by —
A) No-confidence motion passed by majority of members
B) Governor
C) District Judge
D) Zilla Panchayat President
Answer: A
Explanation: A no-confidence resolution requires a majority vote of elected members present.
86. The EO must prepare the Taluk Panchayat’s annual administrative report for submission to —
A) Zilla Panchayat CEO
B) Finance Minister
C) District Court
D) Governor
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO reviews Taluk-wise performance and compiles district status reports.
87. Taluk Panchayat ensures horizontal coordination between —
A) Different line departments within the Taluk
B) Judiciary and Police
C) Urban Corporations
D) Legislative Council
Answer: A
Explanation: It integrates departmental activities for effective local development.
88. Ethical conduct of Taluk Panchayat members requires —
A) Transparency, impartiality and commitment to public interest
B) Political loyalty
C) Secrecy in finance
D) Profit seeking
Answer: A
Explanation: Panchayat Raj values demand integrity and accountable behaviour from members.
89. Under the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, Taluk Panchayat has power to —
A) Sanction minor public works and monitor implementation
B) Frame national laws
C) Collect income tax
D) Supervise police recruitment
Answer: A
Explanation: It handles block-level development and maintenance of basic infrastructure.
90. Who presides over Taluk Panchayat meetings in absence of Adhyaksha and Upadhyaksha?
A) A member chosen by the Panchayat present
B) MLA
C) EO
D) District Collector
Answer: A
Explanation: Members elect one among themselves to chair the meeting temporarily.
91. The Taluk Panchayat plays an important role in disaster management by —
A) Coordinating rescue and relief activities in villages
B) Issuing criminal orders
C) Collecting taxes for industries
D) Operating courts
Answer: A
Explanation: It mobilizes departments and resources for emergency relief.
92. In financial discipline, Taluk Panchayat must ensure —
A) Expenditure only for approved schemes and proper auditing
B) Use of funds for political purposes
C) Secret transactions
D) Borrowing without approval
Answer: A
Explanation: Every payment is audited under Local Fund Audit Rules to maintain accountability.
93. Taluk Panchayat reports performance indicators to —
A) Zilla Panchayat and State RDPR Department
B) High Court
C) MLA Office
D) Finance Ministry of India
Answer: A
Explanation: Higher authorities use these reports to assess development progress.
94. Taluk Panchayat acts as implementing agency for —
A) Centrally and State-sponsored schemes
B) Private corporate projects
C) Judicial reforms
D) Urban zoning
Answer: A
Explanation: Schemes like PMGSY, SGSY and others are executed through Taluk level bodies.
95. The EO of Taluk Panchayat is a member of which cadre?
A) Karnataka Panchayat Administrative Service (KPAS)
B) Indian Administrative Service
C) Judicial Service
D) Police Service
Answer: A
Explanation: EOs belong to the KPAS cadre under the RDPR Department.
96. Taluk Panchayat is an important component for realizing —
A) The goals of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment
B) Monetary reforms
C) Judicial activism
D) Corporate privatization
Answer: A
Explanation: It embodies democratic decentralization and grass-roots self-governance.
97. The Taluk Panchayat coordinates with district authorities for —
A) Preparation of District Development Plan
B) Law and Order enforcement
C) Judicial appointments
D) Industrial tax collection
Answer: A
Explanation: Its plans form the foundation of the district’s comprehensive development plan.
98. The Adhyaksha of Taluk Panchayat is entitled to —
A) Honorarium and allowances as prescribed by Government
B) Full salary of IAS Officer
C) Corporate shares
D) Judicial benefits
Answer: A
Explanation: Honorarium and TA/DA rates are fixed under Panchayat Raj Rules.
99. Transparency in Taluk Panchayat functioning is ensured through —
A) Open meetings, public inspection of records and social audit
B) Secret proceedings
C) Closed-door decisions
D) Private audits only
Answer: A
Explanation: Openness in records and people’s oversight build public trust and accountability.
100. The ultimate objective of Taluk Panchayat in the Panchayat Raj system is —
A) Effective decentralized governance and rural development
B) Political centralization
C) Urban tax management
D) Judicial control
Answer: A
Explanation: Taluk Panchayats promote participatory planning and implementation at the grass-roots level for sustainable development.