1. The head of the Zilla Panchayat administration is the —
A) Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
B) Adhyaksha
C) Deputy Commissioner
D) Chief Minister
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO is the administrative head, responsible for execution of policies and resolutions.
2. The CEO of the Zilla Panchayat is usually an officer from —
A) Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS)
B) Police Department
C) Judiciary
D) Forest Service
Answer: A
Explanation: IAS/KAS officers are appointed by the State Government to serve as CEOs.
3. The Zilla Panchayat staff belongs to which service?
A) Karnataka Panchayat Administrative Service (KPAS)
B) Indian Police Service
C) State Judicial Service
D) Urban Municipal Cadre
Answer: A
Explanation: KPAS officers form the core administrative staff for Zilla, Taluk, and Gram Panchayats.
4. The appointing authority for Zilla Panchayat staff is —
A) State Government
B) Adhyaksha
C) CEO
D) RDPR Minister
Answer: A
Explanation: All key appointments are made by the State Government under service rules.
5. The Zilla Panchayat administrative structure includes —
A) CEO, Deputy Secretaries, Engineers, Accounts Officers, and Clerical Staff
B) Judges
C) MLAs
D) Police personnel
Answer: A
Explanation: These officials handle administration, planning, finance, and technical works.
6. The Executive Engineer in Zilla Panchayat is responsible for —
A) Technical supervision of public works and water supply schemes
B) Judicial orders
C) Recruitment of teachers
D) Law enforcement
Answer: A
Explanation: The Engineering Section handles infrastructure development and maintenance.
7. The Accounts Officer in Zilla Panchayat —
A) Prepares budgets and maintains financial records
B) Works in the court
C) Handles police data
D) Conducts elections
Answer: A
Explanation: Accounts officers ensure financial discipline and budgeting accuracy.
8. The Planning Officer’s function is to —
A) Prepare district plans and monitor their implementation
B) Manage police stations
C) Write audit reports
D) Conduct elections
Answer: A
Explanation: Planning officers integrate local and district plans for development programmes.
9. The Deputy Secretary assists —
A) The CEO in administrative and establishment matters
B) Police administration
C) Judicial work
D) Urban planning
Answer: A
Explanation: Deputy Secretary supports general administration and personnel management.
10. The Education Officer in Zilla Panchayat oversees —
A) Primary and secondary education programmes
B) Higher judicial institutions
C) Industrial policies
D) Transport offices
Answer: A
Explanation: Education Officers manage rural schools, teachers, and educational infrastructure.
11. The Health Officer supervises —
A) PHCs, CHCs, and district-level health programmes
B) Judicial health services
C) Urban hospitals
D) Medical colleges
Answer: A
Explanation: Health officers ensure public health initiatives are implemented effectively.
12. Zilla Panchayat staff are governed by —
A) Karnataka Civil Services Rules (KCSR)
B) Central Industrial Act
C) Judicial Code
D) Labour Union Law
Answer: A
Explanation: KCSR regulates service conditions, leave, promotion, and conduct.
13. The CEO is answerable to —
A) Adhyaksha and State Government
B) Parliament
C) Governor directly
D) Urban Development Ministry
Answer: A
Explanation: Dual accountability ensures transparency and administrative balance.
14. Recruitment to Zilla Panchayat technical posts is made by —
A) State Public Service Commission or RDPR Department
B) Judiciary
C) Private firms
D) Local MLAs
Answer: A
Explanation: Appointments are made through competitive selection.
15. Service records of employees are maintained by —
A) Chief Executive Officer
B) Adhyaksha
C) MLA
D) Court clerk
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO maintains detailed service registers and performance reports.
16. The Zilla Panchayat has control over —
A) District-level line departments in transferred subjects
B) Urban municipal councils
C) State judiciary
D) Private industry
Answer: A
Explanation: Departments such as education, health, and agriculture work under its supervision.
17. Promotions in Zilla Panchayat staff depend on —
A) Seniority and performance appraisal
B) Political support
C) Judicial verdicts
D) Public complaints
Answer: A
Explanation: Promotions are granted based on service rules and evaluation reports.
18. The CEO may delegate powers to —
A) Deputy Secretaries and Section Heads
B) Judges
C) MLAs
D) Urban Commissioners
Answer: A
Explanation: Delegation ensures decentralization of work within the office.
19. The Zilla Panchayat staff perform their duties under —
A) Supervision of CEO and Adhyaksha
B) Police department
C) District court
D) Election Commission
Answer: A
Explanation: Administrative and executive controls are shared between these two authorities.
20. Clerical staff in Zilla Panchayat maintain —
A) Official records, correspondence, and registers
B) Judicial files
C) Urban tax receipts
D) Police files
Answer: A
Explanation: Proper record-keeping ensures efficient administration.
21. The technical section of Zilla Panchayat deals with —
A) Public works, water supply, and minor irrigation
B) Legal drafting
C) Judicial inquiries
D) Defence operations
Answer: A
Explanation: It implements civil infrastructure projects.
22. The CEO of Zilla Panchayat functions as —
A) Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO)
B) Legislative officer
C) Auditor
D) Revenue inspector
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO manages all financial transactions and disbursements.
23. The administrative setup of Zilla Panchayat is designed to —
A) Ensure coordination and efficiency in rural development programmes
B) Replace judiciary
C) Control police
D) Tax urban residents
Answer: A
Explanation: Coordination between departments enables smooth functioning.
24. The CEO submits monthly reports to —
A) RDPR Department and Zilla Adhyaksha
B) Urban ministry
C) High Court
D) Police Commissioner
Answer: A
Explanation: Regular reporting helps in review and monitoring of activities.
25. Training and capacity-building for staff are conducted by —
A) Abdul Nazeer Sab State Institute of Rural Development (ANSSIRD), Mysuru
B) State Police Academy
C) Private institutions
D) Judicial Academy
Answer: A
Explanation: ANSSIRD trains Panchayat Raj officers to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
26. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for —
A) Implementing resolutions of Zilla Panchayat
B) Conducting court trials
C) Overseeing urban projects
D) Issuing judicial orders
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO executes all decisions and resolutions passed by the Zilla Panchayat under Adhyaksha’s guidance.
27. The CEO acts as a link between —
A) Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayats
B) Judiciary and Police
C) Urban bodies and Courts
D) Governor and MLA
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO ensures coordination between various tiers of Panchayat Raj and state departments.
28. The CEO must ensure —
A) Efficient execution of development programmes and financial discipline
B) Judicial enforcement
C) Political campaigns
D) Tax collection
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO is responsible for both financial control and development execution.
29. The Deputy Secretary of Zilla Panchayat handles —
A) Administrative and establishment matters
B) Judicial cases
C) Urban planning
D) Industrial licensing
Answer: A
Explanation: He/she supervises day-to-day office management and service records.
30. The Accounts Officer prepares —
A) Annual budget and statement of receipts and expenditure
B) Judicial appeals
C) Urban bills
D) Law amendments
Answer: A
Explanation: Financial management is a core duty of the Accounts Officer.
31. Audit compliance reports of Zilla Panchayat are prepared by —
A) Accounts Section and sent to State Audit Department
B) Judiciary
C) Urban Development Ministry
D) Police Headquarters
Answer: A
Explanation: Audit ensures fiscal responsibility and accountability.
32. The Engineering Section of Zilla Panchayat is responsible for —
A) Construction and maintenance of rural infrastructure
B) Framing laws
C) Collecting taxes
D) Conducting exams
Answer: A
Explanation: Engineers plan and execute public works, roads, and water projects.
33. The Education Officer ensures —
A) Functioning of schools and teacher appointments
B) Judicial reforms
C) Industrial growth
D) Political training
Answer: A
Explanation: He/she monitors education schemes and quality in rural areas.
34. Health Officer is accountable for —
A) Health centres, vaccination drives and public health schemes
B) Urban sanitation only
C) Private clinics
D) Medical colleges
Answer: A
Explanation: Zilla Panchayat Health Officers implement national and state health programmes.
35. Planning Officer prepares —
A) Integrated district development plans
B) Court verdicts
C) Legislative acts
D) Urban budgets
Answer: A
Explanation: Planning Officers coordinate between Gram and Taluk plans to form district plans.
36. Agriculture Officer promotes —
A) Crop improvement, irrigation, and soil health programmes
B) Industrial production
C) Judicial reforms
D) Urban housing
Answer: A
Explanation: They implement government schemes to increase farm productivity.
37. Extension Officers assist —
A) In field implementation and public communication
B) Courts
C) Police
D) Urban Corporations
Answer: A
Explanation: They bridge the gap between Panchayats and citizens on schemes.
38. Accounts staff maintain —
A) Cash books, ledgers, and voucher records
B) Court documents
C) Tax registers
D) Industrial bills
Answer: A
Explanation: They keep financial records for audit and review.
39. CEO must submit monthly progress report (MPR) to —
A) RDPR Department and Adhyaksha
B) Parliament
C) Urban Department
D) Judiciary
Answer: A
Explanation: MPRs track development work and fund utilization.
40. Disciplinary control over staff is exercised by —
A) CEO under supervision of State Government
B) Judiciary
C) MLA
D) Private committee
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO handles minor cases; major penalties need government approval.
41. Staff must observe —
A) Karnataka Civil Services (Conduct) Rules
B) Police Code
C) Industrial Law
D) Private contracts
Answer: A
Explanation: These rules govern official ethics and behavior.
42. Service records and leave accounts are maintained in —
A) Service Register
B) Court File
C) Gazette Notification
D) Police Record
Answer: A
Explanation: Every employee’s service history is documented formally.
43. All official correspondence from Zilla Panchayat is issued —
A) In the name of the Chief Executive Officer
B) By MLA
C) By District Collector
D) Through Governor
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO is the competent authority for official communications.
44. Zilla Panchayat staff coordinate with —
A) Taluk and Gram Panchayat staff for programme implementation
B) Police
C) Judiciary
D) Urban contractors
Answer: A
Explanation: Teamwork between tiers ensures effective execution of schemes.
45. Finance staff ensure —
A) Proper use of funds and preparation of utilisation certificates
B) Collection of judicial fees
C) Private accounts
D) Industrial audit
Answer: A
Explanation: They certify that funds are spent for intended purposes.
46. Public relations and grievance handling are part of —
A) CEO and Extension Officer’s functions
B) Judicial office
C) Urban court
D) Political party
Answer: A
Explanation: They interact with citizens to resolve local issues promptly.
47. Every department of Zilla Panchayat must submit —
A) Monthly progress and financial statement
B) Court judgments
C) Police reports
D) Political summary
Answer: A
Explanation: This practice improves coordination and transparency.
48. The Engineering Section ensures quality control through —
A) Technical supervision and site inspection
B) Judicial audit
C) Urban approval
D) Political committee
Answer: A
Explanation: Regular inspections maintain construction standards.
49. Social Audit is monitored by —
A) Zilla Panchayat staff and community representatives
B) Police force
C) Judicial bench
D) Private firm
Answer: A
Explanation: Staff facilitate citizen audits for transparency in schemes.
50. Training and capacity-building programmes for staff are aimed at —
A) Improving efficiency and service delivery
B) Political promotion
C) Urban expansion
D) Judicial reform
Answer: A
Explanation: Regular training helps staff adapt to new schemes and governance models.
51. The Karnataka Panchayat Administrative Service (KPAS) was created to —
A) Provide dedicated administrative officers for Panchayat Raj Institutions
B) Replace IAS officers
C) Manage urban corporations
D) Control judiciary
Answer: A
Explanation: KPAS was formed to strengthen the Panchayat Raj system with professional local-level administrators.
52. KPAS officers are appointed by —
A) Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC)
B) Chief Minister
C) Governor directly
D) Local Panchayat
Answer: A
Explanation: Recruitment to KPAS is made through competitive examinations conducted by KPSC.
53. The cadre controlling authority for KPAS is —
A) Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Department
B) Home Department
C) Finance Department
D) Urban Development Department
Answer: A
Explanation: RDPR Department manages all administrative control and service matters of KPAS officers.
54. The entry-level post in KPAS is —
A) Assistant Executive Officer (AEO) / Panchayat Development Officer (PDO)
B) Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
C) Deputy Commissioner
D) Executive Engineer
Answer: A
Explanation: AEOs and PDOs form the foundation of administrative service in Panchayat Raj.
55. KPAS officers serve at —
A) Zilla Panchayats, Taluk Panchayats, and Gram Panchayats
B) Urban corporations
C) Police stations
D) Judicial offices
Answer: A
Explanation: KPAS is a three-tier rural administrative service.
56. Promotion from KPAS to senior posts is based on —
A) Seniority-cum-merit and departmental evaluation
B) Political nomination
C) Judicial recommendation
D) Random selection
Answer: A
Explanation: Departmental promotion committees evaluate performance and seniority.
57. The top post in the KPAS cadre is —
A) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zilla Panchayat
B) Superintendent of Police
C) MLA
D) Deputy Collector
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO of Zilla Panchayat is the highest cadre post in KPAS hierarchy.
58. The main objective of KPAS is —
A) Decentralized administration and rural development
B) Urban governance
C) Judicial enforcement
D) Industrial regulation
Answer: A
Explanation: KPAS officers ensure effective implementation of rural schemes.
59. KPAS officers are governed by —
A) Karnataka Civil Services Rules (KCSR)
B) Judicial Service Rules
C) Labour Law
D) Police Code
Answer: A
Explanation: Their service conditions and conduct are governed under KCSR.
60. Training for KPAS officers is imparted at —
A) Abdul Nazeer Sab State Institute of Rural Development (ANSSIRD), Mysuru
B) Police Academy
C) Karnataka Judicial Academy
D) State Planning Board
Answer: A
Explanation: ANSSIRD provides foundation and refresher training for Panchayat officials.
61. The Assistant Executive Officer (AEO) works at —
A) Taluk Panchayat level
B) Zilla Panchayat
C) Gram Panchayat
D) Urban Corporation
Answer: A
Explanation: AEO coordinates between Taluk Panchayat and Gram Panchayats.
62. KPAS officers are recruited under —
A) Karnataka Panchayat Raj (Recruitment) Rules
B) Industrial Act
C) Labour Law
D) Urban Governance Rules
Answer: A
Explanation: Recruitment and promotion are governed by specific Panchayat Raj Service Rules.
63. The Executive Officer (EO) is appointed to —
A) Taluk Panchayat
B) Gram Panchayat
C) Urban Municipality
D) Court
Answer: A
Explanation: EO is the administrative head of the Taluk Panchayat.
64. The Assistant Director of Development in Zilla Panchayat supervises —
A) Implementation of rural development schemes
B) Police reforms
C) Urban projects
D) Judicial trials
Answer: A
Explanation: They monitor schemes like MGNREGA, housing, and sanitation.
65. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) submits reports to —
A) State Government and Adhyaksha of Zilla Panchayat
B) High Court
C) Urban Ministry
D) Police Commissioner
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO maintains accountability to both elected and administrative authorities.
66. KPAS ensures coordination between —
A) District, Taluk, and Gram Panchayats
B) Judiciary and Police
C) Urban and Industrial bodies
D) MLAs and MPs
Answer: A
Explanation: It links all three tiers of Panchayat Raj governance.
67. KPAS cadre is a —
A) State-level service exclusive to Panchayat Raj institutions
B) Central civil service
C) Private service
D) Judicial cadre
Answer: A
Explanation: KPAS is unique to Karnataka’s decentralized administration.
68. Performance appraisal of KPAS officers is done by —
A) Chief Executive Officer or higher authority
B) MLA
C) Governor
D) High Court
Answer: A
Explanation: Reporting officers assess efficiency through Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR).
69. KPAS officers play a key role in implementing —
A) Flagship rural development schemes (MGNREGA, PMAY-G, etc.)
B) Defence policy
C) Judicial reforms
D) Urban zoning
Answer: A
Explanation: Their duties center around implementation of national and state rural programmes.
70. Transfer of KPAS officers is handled by —
A) RDPR Department
B) Home Department
C) Urban Development
D) Finance Ministry
Answer: A
Explanation: RDPR manages postings and transfers within the Panchayat Raj system.
71. A KPAS officer’s probation period generally lasts —
A) Two years
B) One year
C) Five years
D) Six months
Answer: A
Explanation: Officers are confirmed in service after successful completion of a two-year probation.
72. Disciplinary action against KPAS officers is taken by —
A) State Government or RDPR Department
B) Judiciary
C) CEO alone
D) Urban Corporation
Answer: A
Explanation: Disciplinary proceedings follow service conduct rules.
73. KPAS officers’ contribution is crucial for —
A) Strengthening decentralized democracy in Karnataka
B) Judicial independence
C) Urban privatization
D) Industrial monopolies
Answer: A
Explanation: They are the backbone of Panchayat Raj governance.
74. The motto of KPAS service can be summarized as —
A) “Development with People’s Participation”
B) “Profit before People”
C) “Centralization of Power”
D) “Urban First”
Answer: A
Explanation: KPAS embodies Gandhian ideals of participatory rural governance.
75. The long-term goal of KPAS officers is to —
A) Promote inclusive rural development and ensure effective governance
B) Centralize authority
C) Focus on urban issues
D) Increase taxation
Answer: A
Explanation: Their mission aligns with the objectives of the 73rd Amendment and Panchayat Raj Act.
76. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zilla Panchayat is directly responsible for —
A) Implementation of development schemes and financial discipline
B) Conducting elections
C) Urban infrastructure projects
D) Judicial proceedings
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO ensures proper implementation of all Zilla Panchayat resolutions and financial management.
77. The CEO is accountable to —
A) Adhyaksha of Zilla Panchayat and the State Government
B) MLA of the area
C) Deputy Commissioner
D) Governor directly
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO functions under dual supervision — political (Adhyaksha) and administrative (Government).
78. The CEO may delegate powers to —
A) Deputy Secretary, Accounts Officer, or Engineers
B) MLA
C) Private contractors
D) Political workers
Answer: A
Explanation: Delegation ensures efficient functioning across departments.
79. Zilla Panchayat staff are expected to work with —
A) Integrity, impartiality, and dedication to public service
B) Political favoritism
C) Private bias
D) Minimal accountability
Answer: A
Explanation: Ethical standards under KCSR promote good governance.
80. The CEO must submit annual administrative and financial reports to —
A) RDPR Department and Adhyaksha
B) Urban Development Department
C) Judiciary
D) State Finance Commission
Answer: A
Explanation: Annual reports summarize performance, budget utilization, and outcomes.
81. The staff of Zilla Panchayat are classified as —
A) Technical, administrative, and ministerial
B) Judicial and Police
C) Political
D) Commercial
Answer: A
Explanation: Each category performs distinct yet coordinated functions.
82. Technical staff such as engineers and health officers are responsible for —
A) Field execution of development projects
B) Judicial documentation
C) Legislative work
D) Taxation
Answer: A
Explanation: Technical staff handle engineering, health, and agricultural works.
83. The Accounts Officer ensures —
A) Proper accounting, budgeting, and audit compliance
B) Judicial record keeping
C) Election management
D) Tax inspection
Answer: A
Explanation: Financial discipline is maintained through regular audits and reports.
84. The CEO of Zilla Panchayat serves as —
A) Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO)
B) Legal authority
C) MLA’s assistant
D) Auditor General
Answer: A
Explanation: CEO authorizes financial transactions on behalf of the institution.
85. Zilla Panchayat staff coordinate with —
A) Taluk and Gram Panchayat officers for plan implementation
B) Private banks
C) Political parties
D) Judiciary
Answer: A
Explanation: Cooperation among tiers ensures integrated rural development.
86. A key performance indicator for Zilla Panchayat staff is —
A) Timely completion of rural development works
B) Number of meetings attended
C) Political loyalty
D) Length of service
Answer: A
Explanation: Efficiency is judged by measurable developmental outcomes.
87. Audit of Zilla Panchayat funds is done by —
A) Local Fund Audit Department
B) Judiciary
C) Private agency
D) MLA Committee
Answer: A
Explanation: Government auditing ensures transparency in fund utilization.
88. Staff performance appraisals are conducted through —
A) Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs)
B) Public voting
C) Media reports
D) Local campaigns
Answer: A
Explanation: APARs assess efficiency, punctuality, and work quality.
89. Zilla Panchayat officers implement schemes like —
A) MGNREGA, Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G
B) Metro Rail Project
C) Urban Smart City Mission
D) Industrial SEZs
Answer: A
Explanation: These national and state rural programmes fall under RDPR administration.
90. The CEO may recommend disciplinary action to the Government for —
A) Misconduct or negligence of officers
B) Political disagreement
C) Media criticism
D) Urban planning failure
Answer: A
Explanation: Accountability measures uphold administrative integrity.
91. The Zilla Panchayat ensures the implementation of —
A) 29 subjects under the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution
B) Urban projects only
C) Police reforms
D) Judicial administration
Answer: A
Explanation: These subjects form the core of rural governance.
92. The RDPR Department reviews —
A) Annual and monthly reports of Zilla Panchayats
B) Urban land policies
C) Court cases
D) Political manifestos
Answer: A
Explanation: Regular review ensures effective policy execution and monitoring.
93. Ethical conduct of staff is monitored under —
A) Karnataka Civil Services (Conduct) Rules
B) Industrial Act
C) Cooperative Act
D) Labour Act
Answer: A
Explanation: These rules define behavior standards for government employees.
94. The Zilla Panchayat staff assist the Adhyaksha and CEO by —
A) Preparing notes, maintaining records, and supporting decision-making
B) Organizing political meetings
C) Conducting legal trials
D) Promoting industries
Answer: A
Explanation: Administrative support ensures efficient governance.
95. The Planning Officer must ensure —
A) Convergence of district plans with state and national programmes
B) Urban zoning
C) Judicial review
D) Defence coordination
Answer: A
Explanation: Planning Officer integrates bottom-up plans for rural growth.
96. Zilla Panchayat staff work under —
A) Dual supervision of CEO (administrative) and Adhyaksha (executive)
B) High Court
C) MLA directly
D) Governor
Answer: A
Explanation: Dual control ensures both democratic and bureaucratic accountability.
97. The primary responsibility of Zilla Panchayat staff is —
A) Delivering development services efficiently to rural citizens
B) Conducting elections
C) Framing judicial policy
D) Collecting taxes
Answer: A
Explanation: Staff are facilitators of welfare and development programmes.
98. The performance of Zilla Panchayat staff directly affects —
A) Grassroots governance and citizen satisfaction
B) Urban politics
C) Judicial decisions
D) Defence budgets
Answer: A
Explanation: Efficient administration leads to effective rural transformation.
99. Regular staff meetings under CEO aim to —
A) Review progress, solve bottlenecks, and coordinate departments
B) Discuss political campaigns
C) Allocate judicial tasks
D) Review private investments
Answer: A
Explanation: Coordination meetings enhance departmental synergy and accountability.
100. The ultimate aim of the Zilla Panchayat and its staff is —
A) To realize democratic decentralization and rural development under the 73rd Amendment
B) To manage urban local bodies
C) To centralize authority
D) To conduct national-level politics
Answer: A
Explanation: The staff’s collective mission is to translate Gram Swaraj into practice through people-centered governance.