1. The Zilla Panchayat is the ______ tier of the Panchayat Raj system.
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Top (District)
Answer: D
Explanation: The Zilla Panchayat functions at the district level, forming the top tier in the three-tier Panchayat Raj system.
2. The Zilla Panchayat is constituted under which Article of the Constitution?
A) Article 243B
B) Article 243G
C) Article 243C
D) Article 243D
Answer: A
Explanation: Article 243B mandates the establishment of Panchayats at the village, intermediate, and district levels.
3. In Karnataka, the Zilla Panchayat is established under which law?
A) Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993
B) Constitution of India directly
C) Municipalities Act
D) State Finance Commission Act
Answer: A
Explanation: The Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993 provides for the constitution and powers of all three tiers of local self-government.
4. The Zilla Panchayat represents the —
A) District level of local self-government
B) Village administration
C) Urban area
D) State Secretariat
Answer: A
Explanation: It is responsible for planning and coordination of development activities at the district level.
5. Members of Zilla Panchayat are elected from —
A) Territorial constituencies within the district
B) Gram Sabhas
C) Taluk offices
D) Municipal wards
Answer: A
Explanation: The district is divided into territorial constituencies, each electing one member to the Zilla Panchayat.
6. The strength of Zilla Panchayat members depends on —
A) Population of the district
B) State Legislature size
C) Governor’s decision
D) Number of Taluks
Answer: A
Explanation: The State Government decides the number of members based on district population.
7. Seats in Zilla Panchayat are reserved for —
A) SC, ST, Backward Classes, and Women
B) Government officials
C) Urban residents
D) Industrial workers
Answer: A
Explanation: As per the 73rd Amendment, reservations ensure equitable representation.
8. The term of office of Zilla Panchayat members is —
A) Five years
B) Three years
C) Two years
D) Six years
Answer: A
Explanation: Like other Panchayats, Zilla Panchayat members hold office for five years.
9. The head of the Zilla Panchayat is called —
A) Adhyaksha
B) President
C) Chairperson
D) Chief Executive Officer
Answer: A
Explanation: The elected head of the Zilla Panchayat is officially called the Adhyaksha.
10. The deputy head of the Zilla Panchayat is called —
A) Upadhyaksha
B) Vice President
C) Deputy Adhyaksha
D) District Officer
Answer: A
Explanation: The Upadhyaksha assists the Adhyaksha and presides in their absence.
11. The Adhyaksha and Upadhyaksha are elected by —
A) The elected members of Zilla Panchayat
B) MLA and MP
C) Governor
D) State Cabinet
Answer: A
Explanation: They are chosen internally from among the elected members of the Zilla Panchayat.
12. The term of office for Adhyaksha and Upadhyaksha is —
A) 20 months or as notified by the Government
B) Five years
C) Three years
D) Two years
Answer: A
Explanation: Usually, 20 months term is prescribed by rotation of reservation.
13. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zilla Panchayat is appointed by —
A) State Government
B) Zilla Panchayat Adhyaksha
C) District Collector
D) Panchayat Raj Department only
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO, an IAS or KPAS officer, is appointed by the State Government.
14. The CEO acts as the —
A) Administrative head of the Zilla Panchayat
B) Political leader
C) Judicial officer
D) Revenue inspector
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO supervises staff and ensures implementation of Panchayat resolutions and programmes.
15. The elected members of Zilla Panchayat are accountable to —
A) People of their constituencies
B) Chief Minister
C) Zilla Adhyaksha
D) CEO
Answer: A
Explanation: They are directly elected representatives of people and answerable to their voters.
16. The Zilla Panchayat must have at least one meeting every —
A) Two months
B) Month
C) Quarter
D) Six months
Answer: A
Explanation: It is mandatory to meet at least once in every two months to review progress and take decisions.
17. The quorum for a Zilla Panchayat meeting is —
A) One-third of total members
B) Half of the members
C) Two-thirds of members
D) All members
Answer: A
Explanation: One-third presence is required to transact business legally.
18. The Adhyaksha of Zilla Panchayat presides over —
A) All meetings of the Zilla Panchayat
B) Assembly sessions
C) Urban local bodies
D) Parliament
Answer: A
Explanation: The Adhyaksha leads and ensures orderly conduct of all Zilla Panchayat meetings.
19. In the absence of the Adhyaksha, who presides over the meeting?
A) Upadhyaksha
B) CEO
C) MLA
D) District Judge
Answer: A
Explanation: The Upadhyaksha acts as chairperson during the Adhyaksha’s absence.
20. The official record of meetings is maintained by —
A) Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
B) Adhyaksha
C) MLA
D) Finance Officer
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO maintains proceedings, minutes, and resolutions for official documentation.
21. The Zilla Panchayat consists of —
A) Elected members + MPs + MLAs + Certain nominated members
B) Only elected members
C) Only officials
D) Governor’s nominees
Answer: A
Explanation: MLAs, MPs, and members of Rajya Sabha from the district are ex-officio members without voting rights.
22. Vacancies in Zilla Panchayat due to death or resignation are filled —
A) Through by-elections within six months
B) After five years
C) By Governor nomination
D) By State Election Commission decision only
Answer: A
Explanation: As per constitutional provision, by-elections must be held within six months.
23. The seat of the Zilla Panchayat office is located at —
A) District Headquarters
B) Taluk Office
C) Gram Panchayat Office
D) State Secretariat
Answer: A
Explanation: Every Zilla Panchayat functions from the headquarters of the respective district.
24. Disqualification of a Zilla Panchayat member is decided by —
A) State Election Commission
B) CEO
C) Adhyaksha
D) High Court
Answer: A
Explanation: The State Election Commission has authority over disqualification matters under the Act.
25. The first Zilla Parishad in Karnataka (then Mysore State) was established in —
A) 1987
B) 1960
C) 1978
D) 1993
Answer: A
Explanation: Zilla Parishads were introduced in Karnataka in 1987, following decentralization reforms.
26. The Zilla Panchayat is responsible for —
A) District-level planning, coordination and development
B) Judicial reforms
C) Police management
D) Urban housing
Answer: A
Explanation: It coordinates planning, execution and monitoring of rural development across the district.
27. The Zilla Panchayat prepares —
A) District Development Plan
B) State Budget
C) Parliament Bill
D) National Tax Policy
Answer: A
Explanation: The District Development Plan integrates plans from all Taluk and Gram Panchayats.
28. The executive powers of the Zilla Panchayat vest in —
A) Adhyaksha
B) Upadhyaksha
C) CEO
D) Governor
Answer: A
Explanation: The Adhyaksha is the executive head of the Zilla Panchayat.
29. Administrative control of the Zilla Panchayat staff is exercised by —
A) Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
B) Adhyaksha
C) MLA
D) Deputy Commissioner
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO is the administrative head responsible for execution and supervision.
30. Zilla Panchayat formulates schemes related to —
A) Agriculture, education, health, rural roads and water supply
B) Defence
C) Railways
D) Judiciary
Answer: A
Explanation: It handles subjects devolved under the Eleventh Schedule.
31. The CEO ensures implementation of —
A) Resolutions and decisions passed by Zilla Panchayat
B) State judicial orders
C) Legislative acts
D) Urban rules
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO executes all resolutions in coordination with line departments.
32. Zilla Panchayat functions as —
A) Planning and supervisory body at district level
B) Legislative house
C) Judicial bench
D) Political party
Answer: A
Explanation: It acts as a planning authority ensuring decentralization of development.
33. The Zilla Panchayat must meet at least —
A) Once in two months
B) Once a year
C) Quarterly
D) Monthly
Answer: A
Explanation: Bi-monthly meetings are mandatory for effective functioning.
34. The quorum for meetings is —
A) One-third of total members
B) Half
C) Two-thirds
D) All
Answer: A
Explanation: Minimum one-third presence is required for valid proceedings.
35. Standing Committees of Zilla Panchayat are created for —
A) Finance, Education, Health, Agriculture, Social Justice, etc.
B) Judiciary and Defence
C) Urban Housing
D) Law and Order
Answer: A
Explanation: Each committee deals with a specific development sector.
36. The chairpersons of Standing Committees are elected by —
A) Members of Zilla Panchayat
B) CEO
C) State Government
D) MLA
Answer: A
Explanation: They are elected internally from among the elected members.
37. The CEO acts as —
A) Secretary to the Zilla Panchayat and head of its office
B) Political advisor
C) Judge
D) Revenue officer only
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO coordinates administration, records, and execution.
38. The Zilla Panchayat controls —
A) Taluk Panchayats in the district
B) Municipal Corporations
C) Urban wards
D) Courts
Answer: A
Explanation: It supervises Taluk Panchayats for district-level integration.
39. Funds of the Zilla Panchayat come from —
A) Grants from State Government and Central schemes
B) Judicial fees
C) Urban taxes
D) Loans
Answer: A
Explanation: It depends on government grants and devolved plan funds.
40. The Zilla Panchayat maintains —
A) Zilla Panchayat Fund
B) Reserve Bank account
C) Industrial fund
D) Private trust
Answer: A
Explanation: All receipts and expenditures are routed through this fund.
41. Financial audit of Zilla Panchayat is conducted by —
A) State Audit or Local Fund Audit Department
B) Private auditors
C) MLA office
D) District Judge
Answer: A
Explanation: Regular audits ensure financial transparency and discipline.
42. Zilla Panchayat is accountable to —
A) People of the district and State Government
B) Parliament
C) High Court
D) Municipal Councils
Answer: A
Explanation: It answers to citizens through elections and to Government through reports.
43. Major schemes implemented by Zilla Panchayat include —
A) MGNREGA, PMAY-G, Jal Jeevan Mission
B) Defence projects
C) Urban Smart City
D) Tax reforms
Answer: A
Explanation: District-level Panchayats implement national and state rural development schemes.
44. Zilla Panchayat forwards its development plan to —
A) District Planning Committee (DPC)
B) Parliament
C) State Cabinet
D) Gram Sabha
Answer: A
Explanation: DPC consolidates plans for the entire district.
45. The Adhyaksha supervises —
A) CEO and all committees
B) Judicial officers
C) Urban corporations
D) Police
Answer: A
Explanation: The Adhyaksha oversees performance and ensures implementation.
46. Zilla Panchayat members receive —
A) Sitting allowance and honorarium fixed by Government
B) Full salary
C) Pension
D) Judicial fee
Answer: A
Explanation: Members are paid allowances for attending meetings and duties.
47. Removal of Adhyaksha or Upadhyaksha is by —
A) No-confidence motion by majority of members
B) Governor’s order
C) CEO’s decision
D) MLA’s motion
Answer: A
Explanation: Democratic accountability allows removal by majority vote.
48. Zilla Panchayat can form —
A) Standing and Ad-hoc Committees
B) Political parties
C) Courts
D) Urban boards
Answer: A
Explanation: Committees handle sectoral planning and special issues.
49. Zilla Panchayat implements which schedule of the Constitution?
A) Eleventh Schedule
B) Ninth Schedule
C) Twelfth Schedule
D) Tenth Schedule
Answer: A
Explanation: Eleventh Schedule lists 29 subjects devolved to Panchayats.
50. The basic objective of Zilla Panchayat is —
A) Decentralization and democratic self-governance
B) Urban control
C) Judicial independence
D) Political monopoly
Answer: A
Explanation: It fulfills the 73rd Amendment’s goal of local self-government.
51. The financial year of Zilla Panchayat is —
A) 1st April to 31st March
B) January to December
C) June to May
D) October to September
Answer: A
Explanation: It follows the Government of Karnataka’s financial calendar.
52. The Zilla Panchayat budget is prepared by —
A) Chief Executive Officer and Finance Officer
B) Adhyaksha alone
C) MLA
D) Urban Corporation
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO drafts and presents the budget to the Panchayat for approval.
53. Zilla Panchayat funds are kept in —
A) Nationalized bank or Treasury
B) Private bank
C) MLA’s account
D) Urban board
Answer: A
Explanation: Government-approved banks or treasuries maintain official accounts.
54. The CEO is the —
A) Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO)
B) Political head
C) Judicial officer
D) Police chief
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO authorizes expenditure and ensures financial compliance.
55. Zilla Panchayat audit reports are sent to —
A) State Government / RDPR Department
B) Parliament
C) Gram Sabha
D) Urban Commission
Answer: A
Explanation: State reviews audit findings for corrective measures.
56. Zilla Panchayat may grant funds to —
A) Taluk and Gram Panchayats
B) Judiciary
C) Private bodies
D) Urban Corporations
Answer: A
Explanation: It allocates district-level grants to lower tiers.
57. Zilla Panchayat ensures coordination among —
A) Line departments and Taluk Panchayats
B) Judiciary and Police
C) Industrial boards
D) Urban councils
Answer: A
Explanation: Inter-departmental coordination ensures effective rural governance.
58. The staff of Zilla Panchayat belong to —
A) Karnataka Panchayat Administrative Service (KPAS)
B) Judicial Services
C) Police Department
D) Urban Local Body Cadre
Answer: A
Explanation: KPAS officers manage administration at Zilla and Taluk levels.
59. The CEO submits monthly and annual reports to —
A) State Government and RDPR Department
B) Governor
C) High Court
D) District Collector
Answer: A
Explanation: Periodic reporting maintains accountability.
60. The Zilla Panchayat conducts social audits of —
A) Development schemes like MGNREGA
B) Judicial reforms
C) Police administration
D) Private industries
Answer: A
Explanation: Social audits ensure community participation and transparency.
61. The Executive staff includes —
A) Engineers, Accounts Officers, Extension Officers and clerical staff
B) Police constables
C) Judicial clerks
D) Teachers only
Answer: A
Explanation: They support planning and implementation at the district level.
62. The CEO assists the Adhyaksha in —
A) Administrative and financial matters
B) Legislative debates
C) Political meetings
D) Judicial decisions
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO ensures execution of resolutions and maintains records.
63. Zilla Panchayat receives grants recommended by —
A) State Finance Commission (SFC) and Central Finance Commission (CFC)
B) Judiciary
C) Reserve Bank
D) NGOs
Answer: A
Explanation: Both commissions recommend fund devolution to local bodies.
64. The Zilla Panchayat has power to —
A) Sanction district-level works within its jurisdiction
B) Frame national policy
C) Conduct elections
D) Control judiciary
Answer: A
Explanation: It approves and implements rural infrastructure works.
65. The Zilla Panchayat forwards annual performance reports to —
A) RDPR Department
B) Urban Development Department
C) Election Commission
D) Chief Secretary
Answer: A
Explanation: Reports help monitor efficiency and scheme implementation.
66. Staff disciplinary control lies with —
A) CEO and State Government
B) MLA
C) Adhyaksha only
D) District Judge
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO handles minor cases; Government decides major penalties.
67. Zilla Panchayat coordinates with —
A) District Planning Committee (DPC)
B) Municipalities
C) Parliament
D) Police
Answer: A
Explanation: DPC integrates plans from all rural and urban local bodies.
68. The Zilla Panchayat plays a key role in —
A) Decentralized district planning
B) Urban zoning
C) Tax enforcement
D) Industrial licensing
Answer: A
Explanation: It ensures people’s participation in planning.
69. Zilla Panchayat supervises functioning of —
A) Taluk Panchayats and Gram Panchayats
B) Parliament
C) Judiciary
D) Corporations
Answer: A
Explanation: It ensures effective administration at all subordinate levels.
70. The Zilla Panchayat may recommend —
A) Policies and new schemes for rural development
B) Judicial reforms
C) Police laws
D) Urban master plans
Answer: A
Explanation: Recommendations help improve local governance.
71. The Adhyaksha represents the Zilla Panchayat in —
A) Official and Government functions
B) Parliament
C) Courts
D) Urban councils
Answer: A
Explanation: Adhyaksha is the official spokesperson and leader of the body.
72. Each Standing Committee must meet at least —
A) Once a month
B) Once a year
C) Twice a year
D) Once in two months
Answer: A
Explanation: Frequent meetings ensure continuous policy review.
73. The Zilla Panchayat exercises control over —
A) District-level officers of line departments
B) Judiciary
C) Parliament
D) Political parties
Answer: A
Explanation: Departments like Education, Health, and Agriculture function under its guidance.
74. The Adhyaksha can be removed through —
A) No-confidence motion by two-thirds majority
B) Judicial order
C) Government suspension only
D) CEO’s order
Answer: A
Explanation: Two-thirds majority of members can remove Adhyaksha democratically.
75. The overall aim of Zilla Panchayat administration is —
A) Effective decentralized governance and rural development
B) Political centralization
C) Urban privatization
D) Industrial control
Answer: A
Explanation: Zilla Panchayat ensures rural progress through people’s participation.
76. The Zilla Panchayat Adhyaksha acts as —
A) Executive head and presiding authority
B) Judicial officer
C) Police head
D) Legislative chair
Answer: A
Explanation: Adhyaksha oversees all administrative and policy functions.
77. The CEO ensures compliance with —
A) Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act and Government orders
B) Judicial rulings
C) Political manifestos
D) MLA instructions
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO is responsible for lawful and efficient governance.
78. Financial powers of Adhyaksha include —
A) Sanctioning expenditure within approved limits
B) Levying income tax
C) Approving bank loans
D) Issuing permits
Answer: A
Explanation: Adhyaksha exercises limited financial powers with Panchayat approval.
79. The Zilla Panchayat plays a vital role in —
A) Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
B) Enforcing court judgments
C) Controlling police
D) Framing laws
Answer: A
Explanation: Its programs align with SDGs like health, education, and poverty reduction.
80. The Zilla Panchayat ensures —
A) Equitable distribution of resources among Taluks
B) Judicial independence
C) Urban taxation
D) Industrial monopoly
Answer: A
Explanation: Balanced allocation ensures inclusive development.
81. When Zilla Panchayat fails to function, Government may —
A) Dissolve it and hold fresh elections
B) Permanently abolish
C) Merge with municipality
D) Suspend indefinitely
Answer: A
Explanation: Non-performance can lead to temporary dissolution under the Act.
82. Election to fill vacancies must be held within —
A) Six months
B) One year
C) Three years
D) No limit
Answer: A
Explanation: Constitution mandates election within six months of vacancy.
83. Reservation of Adhyaksha post rotates every —
A) 20 months
B) Five years
C) Election cycle
D) Two years
Answer: A
Explanation: Reservation rotation ensures social justice.
84. The Zilla Panchayat is an example of —
A) Decentralized and democratic governance
B) Centralized bureaucracy
C) Urban authority
D) Federal government
Answer: A
Explanation: It represents people’s participation in administration.
85. The CEO is accountable for —
A) Financial, technical, and administrative management
B) Judicial trials
C) Police operations
D) Urban policies
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO ensures coordination and efficiency in all departments.
86. Members of Parliament and MLAs in Zilla Panchayat are —
A) Ex-officio members without voting rights
B) Elected members
C) Executive officers
D) Judicial authorities
Answer: A
Explanation: They participate in discussions but cannot vote.
87. Zilla Panchayat implements —
A) Rural employment, housing, and infrastructure programmes
B) Defence policy
C) Urban law
D) Tax reforms
Answer: A
Explanation: District-level bodies execute national and state rural schemes.
88. The Zilla Panchayat promotes —
A) Social justice and welfare of weaker sections
B) Police reforms
C) Industrial monopolies
D) Judicial activism
Answer: A
Explanation: It ensures inclusivity and empowerment through welfare programs.
89. Audit objections unresolved by Zilla Panchayat are reported to —
A) State Government
B) Parliament
C) Governor
D) MLA
Answer: A
Explanation: Government ensures necessary corrective actions.
90. The official language used in Zilla Panchayat records is —
A) Kannada
B) English
C) Hindi
D) Urdu
Answer: A
Explanation: Kannada is the official administrative language in Karnataka.
91. Zilla Panchayat’s performance is reviewed by —
A) RDPR Department
B) Election Commission
C) Police
D) Judiciary
Answer: A
Explanation: State reviews progress through performance audits.
92. The Zilla Panchayat has no power over —
A) Urban local bodies
B) Taluk Panchayats
C) Gram Panchayats
D) Line departments
Answer: A
Explanation: Its jurisdiction is limited to rural areas.
93. Zilla Panchayat’s staff salaries are paid from —
A) Zilla Panchayat Fund
B) Central Treasury directly
C) MLA grant
D) Private funds
Answer: A
Explanation: Salaries and expenses are met from the Panchayat’s fund.
94. Zilla Panchayat works with NGOs for —
A) Implementation of social and environmental projects
B) Political campaigns
C) Judicial education
D) Industrial privatization
Answer: A
Explanation: NGOs support local self-governance initiatives.
95. The Adhyaksha must ensure —
A) Proper implementation of all resolutions
B) Judicial oversight
C) Police training
D) Urban development
Answer: A
Explanation: Adhyaksha is answerable for policy execution.
96. The tenure of the Zilla Panchayat may be reduced only by —
A) State Government order under special circumstances
B) CEO decision
C) MLA motion
D) Governor’s decree
Answer: A
Explanation: Dissolution or reduction occurs through official notification.
97. The Zilla Panchayat Adhyaksha is answerable to —
A) Elected members and State Government
B) Judiciary
C) Parliament
D) Urban Corporation
Answer: A
Explanation: Dual accountability ensures democratic transparency.
98. The key achievement of Zilla Panchayat system is —
A) Decentralization of power and people’s participation
B) Political monopoly
C) Central bureaucracy
D) Industrial expansion
Answer: A
Explanation: It empowers people to govern at the grassroots.
99. The 73rd Amendment ensures Zilla Panchayat’s existence under —
A) Constitutional protection
B) State ordinance
C) Municipal law
D) Temporary notification
Answer: A
Explanation: Panchayats now have constitutional status under Part IX.
100. The ultimate aim of Zilla Panchayat is —
A) To achieve democratic decentralization and rural development
B) To control judiciary
C) To implement national defence
D) To centralize powers
Answer: A
Explanation: It realises Gandhi’s vision of Gram Swaraj through decentralized administration.