1. The Panchayat Raj system in Karnataka functions under —
A) Karnataka Local Bodies Act, 1989
B) Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993
C) Rural Governance Act, 2000
D) Karnataka Decentralization Act, 1995
Answer: B
Explanation: The Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993 governs the formation, powers, functions, and regulations of all three levels of Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs).
2. Rules under the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act are framed by —
A) State Government
B) Zilla Panchayat
C) Central Government
D) Gram Sabha
Answer: A
Explanation: The State Government is empowered to make rules to carry out the purposes of the Panchayat Raj Act.
3. Bye-laws are —
A) Rules made by local bodies
B) Orders of the State Government
C) Parliamentary Acts
D) Court judgments
Answer: A
Explanation: Bye-laws are local rules framed by Panchayats to regulate specific local matters like sanitation, fairs, and water supply.
4. Which section of the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act empowers Panchayats to make bye-laws?
A) Section 58
B) Section 203
C) Section 312
D) Section 213
Answer: D
Explanation: Section 213 of the Act authorizes Gram Panchayats to make and enforce bye-laws on subjects under their jurisdiction.
5. Who approves the bye-laws made by a Gram Panchayat?
A) Zilla Panchayat
B) Taluk Panchayat
C) State Government / CEO, ZP
D) Gram Sabha
Answer: C
Explanation: Bye-laws become valid only after approval by the State Government or its authorized officer (CEO, ZP).
6. The purpose of bye-laws is to —
A) Regulate local civic life and ensure order
B) Control citizens’ rights
C) Reduce Panchayat powers
D) Replace State rules
Answer: A
Explanation: Bye-laws address practical local issues like drainage, public health, and sanitation.
7. Rules framed under the Panchayat Raj Act are —
A) Subordinate legislation
B) Judicial orders
C) Political decisions
D) Government resolutions
Answer: A
Explanation: Rules are subordinate legislation, derived from the parent Act to operationalize its provisions.
8. Regulations differ from bye-laws as they are —
A) Issued by higher authorities
B) Approved by Gram Sabha
C) Unofficial guidelines
D) Financial documents
Answer: A
Explanation:
Regulations are framed by higher authorities (like RDPR) for uniform application across Panchayats.
9. Which of the following is an example of a Gram Panchayat bye-law?
A) Regulation of building construction
B) Election procedures
C) Formation of Planning Committee
D) Budget presentation
Answer: A
Explanation: Panchayats can make bye-laws for construction permissions within their jurisdiction.
10. Panchayat bye-laws become effective only after —
A) Publication in Official Gazette
B) Verbal announcement
C) Gram Sabha meeting
D) Approval by MLA
Answer: A
Explanation:
All bye-laws must be published in the Official Gazette before enforcement.
11. Violation of Panchayat bye-laws may lead to —
A) Fine or penalty
B) Promotion
C) Transfer
D) Election disqualification
Answer: A
Explanation: Bye-laws specify penalties for violations such as littering or illegal constructions.
12. Who enforces the bye-laws at the village level?
A) Panchayat Development Officer (PDO)
B) MLA
C) District Collector
D) Minister
Answer: A
Explanation: The PDO implements bye-laws and collects penalties as per rules.
13. Rules and bye-laws ensure —
A) Lawful and organized governance
B) Political favoritism
C) Secrecy in government
D) Reduction of accountability
Answer: A
Explanation: They form the legal framework for effective and transparent local governance.
14. The term Regulation refers to —
A) A framework governing administration
B) Tax collection
C) Festival management
D) Road construction
Answer: A
Explanation: Regulations govern administrative or procedural aspects of Panchayat functioning.
15. Bye-laws related to public health are enforced under —
A) Karnataka Panchayat Raj Rules, 1994
B) Municipal Act
C) State Police Act
D) Election Act
Answer: A
Explanation: Bye-laws under the 1994 Rules cover sanitation, waste disposal, and hygiene.
16. Who is the competent authority to cancel a Panchayat bye-law?
A) State Government
B) Taluk Panchayat
C) Gram Sabha
D) CEO, Zilla Panchayat
Answer: A
Explanation: The State Government can revoke a bye-law if it conflicts with the Act or public interest.
17. Rules under the Panchayat Raj Act are notified by —
A) RDPR Department
B) Election Commission
C) Urban Development
D) Finance Department
Answer: A
Explanation: The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department issues official rules and amendments.
18. Who ensures compliance of bye-laws at district level?
A) CEO, Zilla Panchayat
B) Deputy Commissioner
C) RDPR Secretary
D) Gram Sabha
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO of Zilla Panchayat oversees enforcement and compliance in Gram Panchayats.
19. What happens if a Panchayat fails to enforce bye-laws?
A) State Government may intervene
B) No action taken
C) Panchayat is rewarded
D) Bye-laws lapse automatically
Answer: A
Explanation: The State Government can issue directions or suspend powers of defaulting Panchayats.
20. The rule-making power under the Act is derived from —
A) Section 311
B) Section 203
C) Section 312
D) Section 322
Answer: C
Explanation: Section 312 empowers the State Government to make rules under the Act.
21. Bye-laws help Panchayats —
A) Implement local decisions legally
B) Control higher bodies
C) Create new Acts
D) Replace State laws
Answer: A
Explanation: They allow Panchayats to act within a legal framework for local issues.
22. Karnataka Panchayat Raj Rules were framed in —
A) 1994
B) 1990
C) 1996
D) 2000
Answer: A
Explanation: The Karnataka Panchayat Raj (Rules) 1994 operationalize the provisions of the 1993 Act.
23. Regulations for Panchayat staff service conditions are issued by —
A) RDPR Department
B) Finance Department
C) Zilla Panchayat
D) Chief Minister
Answer: A
Explanation: The RDPR Department lays down service rules and conditions for Panchayat staff.
24. The main difference between rules and bye-laws is —
A) Rules are framed by the State; bye-laws by local bodies
B) Rules are local; bye-laws are central
C) Both are identical
D) Bye-laws are judicial
Answer: A
Explanation: Rules are state-level guidelines, whereas bye-laws are local administrative laws.
25. Bye-laws must be consistent with —
A) The Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act and Rules
B) Political policies
C) Local customs only
D) Central schemes
Answer: A
Explanation: Local bye-laws cannot override or contradict higher legal provisions.
26. The authority to interpret the Panchayat Raj Act lies with —
A) Courts
B) RDPR Department
C) Panchayat President
D) Gram Sabha
Answer: A
Explanation:
Legal interpretation of laws rests with Courts of competent jurisdiction.
27. The Model Bye-Laws issued by RDPR are —
A) Templates for local adoption
B) Mandatory State orders
C) Political guidelines
D) Court judgments
Answer: A
Explanation: They serve as templates for uniformity in framing local bye-laws.
28. Bye-laws regarding street lighting, drains, and roads come under —
A) Civic administration
B) Education
C) Revenue
D) Forest
Answer: A
Explanation: Such bye-laws regulate public infrastructure and basic amenities.
29. If bye-laws contradict an Act, they are —
A) Invalid to the extent of conflict
B) Fully valid
C) Automatically amended
D) Ignored
Answer: A
Explanation: Any inconsistency with the parent Act makes the bye-law unenforceable.
30. Who prepares drafts of bye-laws in a Panchayat?
A) Panchayat Secretary and PDO
B) MLA
C) Taluk Officer
D) ZP President
Answer: A
Explanation: The Secretary and PDO jointly prepare drafts for the Panchayat’s approval.
31. Which Panchayat body is authorized to make bye-laws relating to village sanitation and cleanliness?
A) Gram Panchayat
B) Taluk Panchayat
C) Zilla Panchayat
D) RDPR Department
Answer: A
Explanation: Under Section 213, Gram Panchayats have the power to make bye-laws on sanitation, drainage, and public hygiene.
32. Who verifies whether a bye-law conforms to the provisions of the Act?
A) CEO, Zilla Panchayat
B) State Government
C) Court
D) RDPR Minister
Answer: B
Explanation: Every bye-law must be examined and approved by the State Government before it becomes enforceable.
33. When a bye-law is repugnant to the Act, it becomes —
A) Void to the extent of inconsistency
B) Automatically valid
C) Temporarily suspended
D) Judicially approved
Answer: A
Explanation: A bye-law cannot override or contradict provisions of the parent Act.
34. Bye-laws framed by Gram Panchayats must be displayed —
A) On the notice board and public places
B) In secret
C) Only in RDPR office
D) Only in Gram Sabha meetings
Answer: A
Explanation: Transparency requires Panchayats to display bye-laws for public awareness.
35. Which of the following areas is commonly regulated by Panchayat bye-laws?
A) Sanitation and waste disposal
B) Judicial trials
C) Police administration
D) Industrial law
Answer: A
Explanation: Most local bye-laws deal with public hygiene, waste management, and cleanliness.
36. Panchayat Raj Regulations apply to —
A) All three tiers of Panchayati Raj Institutions
B) Only Gram Panchayats
C) Only Zilla Panchayats
D) None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Regulations are designed to govern Gram, Taluk, and Zilla Panchayats.
37. Who ensures that bye-laws are implemented in each Panchayat?
A) Panchayat Development Officer (PDO)
B) Gram Sabha
C) State Minister
D) MLA
Answer: A
Explanation: The PDO is responsible for executing bye-laws on the ground.
38. Bye-laws framed by Panchayats are a form of —
A) Local Legislation
B) Political Policy
C) Administrative Order
D) Judicial Rule
Answer: A
Explanation: Bye-laws are a type of delegated or subordinate legislation for local governance.
39. Which Panchayat Raj body can make rules on budget preparation and financial management?
A) State Government (RDPR)
B) Gram Sabha
C) Zilla Panchayat
D) Taluk Panchayat
Answer: A
Explanation: The State Government makes rules for budget preparation, audit, and finance under the Act.
40. The “Rules” made under the Panchayat Raj Act are published in —
A) Official Gazette of Karnataka
B) Local newspaper
C) Gram Sabha notice
D) Panchayat minutes book
Answer: A
Explanation: All rules are legally valid only after publication in the Official Gazette.
41. Under the Panchayat Raj framework, “regulations” are issued to —
A) Govern internal administrative procedures
B) Control elections
C) Implement central schemes
D) Appoint political officers
Answer: A
Explanation: Regulations define procedures and internal functioning of Panchayat departments.
42. Rules, Regulations, and Bye-laws are collectively known as —
A) Subordinate Legislation
B) Judicial Orders
C) Parliamentary Acts
D) Central Codes
Answer: A
Explanation: They derive authority from a parent Act and are known as subordinate legislation.
43. Who can amend existing bye-laws of a Panchayat?
A) Same Panchayat with Government approval
B) State Election Commission
C) MLA of constituency
D) Governor
Answer: A
Explanation: Panchayats can amend their bye-laws with prior approval from the State Government.
44. In case of dispute over a bye-law, the final authority is —
A) High Court
B) Gram Sabha
C) Taluk Panchayat
D) CEO, Zilla Panchayat
Answer: A
Explanation: Courts have judicial review powers to interpret and settle disputes over bye-laws.
45. What is the purpose of the Karnataka Panchayat Raj (Rules) 1994?
A) To operationalize the provisions of the 1993 Act
B) To hold elections
C) To abolish Panchayats
D) To regulate political parties
Answer: A
Explanation: The Rules detail administrative and procedural aspects of the Panchayat Raj Act, 1993.
46. A bye-law related to markets and fairs deals with —
A) Regulation of trade, cleanliness, and safety
B) Election campaigns
C) Festival management
D) Judicial hearings
Answer: A
Explanation: Bye-laws ensure public order and hygiene during rural markets and fairs.
47. The punishment for violating Panchayat bye-laws is prescribed in —
A) The same bye-law itself
B) Civil Code
C) Criminal Procedure Code
D) Finance Act
Answer: A
Explanation: Each bye-law specifies penalties and fines for non-compliance.
48. Regulations under Panchayat Raj ensure —
A) Uniform administrative procedures
B) Political uniformity
C) Revenue sharing
D) Tax exemption
Answer: A
Explanation: They ensure consistency in processes across Panchayat institutions.
49. Who supervises the enforcement of Panchayat rules and regulations?
A) CEO, Zilla Panchayat
B) Gram Sabha
C) MLA
D) RDPR Minister
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO ensures implementation, inspection, and compliance of all rules and regulations.
50. A bye-law comes into operation —
A) From the date notified in the Gazette
B) When Gram Sabha passes it
C) Immediately upon drafting
D) After one year
Answer: A
Explanation:
A bye-law takes effect only after official notification in the Gazette.
51. The term Delegated Legislation refers to —
A) Rules framed by an authority under powers given by the Act
B) Acts passed by Parliament
C) Court judgments
D) Local customs
Answer: A
Explanation: Delegated legislation empowers local or executive bodies to make rules under an Act.
52. Who conducts periodic review of Panchayat bye-laws?
A) CEO, Zilla Panchayat
B) RDPR Department
C) State Audit Department
D) Gram Sabha
Answer: B
Explanation: The RDPR Department reviews and updates bye-laws to ensure relevance.
53. Bye-laws help in implementing —
A) Local self-governance effectively
B) Political programs
C) Private schemes
D) Urban projects
Answer: A
Explanation: They empower Panchayats to function independently within legal limits.
54. Rules are mandatory, while bye-laws are —
A) Local and situational
B) Optional
C) Temporary
D) Political
Answer: A
Explanation: Bye-laws are localized laws for specific rural issues and communities.
55. Example of a regulatory rule under Panchayat Raj —
A) Panchayat Budget Rules
B) Police Regulation
C) Urban Tax Code
D) Education Board Regulation
Answer: A
Explanation: Panchayat Budget Rules govern financial control and spending by local bodies.
56. Under Panchayat Raj, bye-laws may relate to —
A) Water supply, drainage, and roads
B) Defense and foreign affairs
C) Airports and railways
D) Currency
Answer: A
Explanation: These are basic civic matters under the jurisdiction of local bodies.
57. If a citizen violates a Panchayat bye-law, they are —
A) Liable to pay fine or face prosecution
B) Eligible for exemption
C) Promoted in Panchayat office
D) Ignored
Answer: A
Explanation: Violations attract fines or legal action under the bye-law.
58. Bye-laws ensure public participation by —
A) Reflecting local needs and suggestions
B) Being drafted secretly
C) Copying city laws
D) Avoiding consultation
Answer: A
Explanation: Local citizens’ input is considered while framing bye-laws.
59. The approval of a bye-law involves —
A) Drafting → Gram Panchayat Resolution → Government Approval → Gazette Publication
B) Political debate → Media → Gazette
C) MLA approval → State Cabinet
D) Gram Sabha only
Answer: A
Explanation: This is the standard legal procedure for adopting bye-laws.
60. Bye-laws framed without legal approval are —
A) Invalid and unenforceable
B) Automatically valid
C) Informal
D) Customary
Answer: A
Explanation: Without approval and publication, bye-laws have no legal effect.
61. Public notice for new bye-laws is given through —
A) Panchayat notice board and local publications
B) Social media
C) Political party meetings
D) Gram Sabha secrecy
Answer: A
Explanation: Public notices ensure transparency and awareness before enforcement.
62. Bye-laws can regulate the use of —
A) Community land, water bodies, and roads
B) Private offices
C) State highways
D) Judicial buildings
Answer: A
Explanation: Panchayats manage common village resources through bye-laws.
63. Failure to obey a Panchayat regulation is known as —
A) Breach of rule or offense
B) Civil duty
C) Revenue payment
D) Political act
Answer: A
Explanation: Non-compliance constitutes an offense under the relevant rule or bye-law.
64. Which body can issue circulars interpreting Panchayat rules?
A) RDPR Department
B) Zilla Panchayat
C) Taluk Panchayat
D) Gram Sabha
Answer: A
Explanation:
Circulars clarify implementation guidelines for field officers.
65. Bye-laws promoting environmental protection may regulate —
A) Tree cutting, plastic use, and waste management
B) Elections
C) Police deployment
D) Housing loans
Answer: A
Explanation: Many Gram Panchayats issue bye-laws to protect ecology and cleanliness.
66. Panchayat rules are framed mainly to —
A) Provide uniformity and clarity
B) Replace laws
C) Centralize power
D) Politicize administration
Answer: A
Explanation: Uniform rules simplify and standardize rural governance processes.
67. Bye-laws related to water supply may include —
A) Timings, user charges, and penalties for misuse
B) School timings
C) Revenue audit
D) Building licenses
Answer: A
Explanation: Such bye-laws ensure fair distribution and conservation of water.
68. The Panchayat bye-laws are legally enforceable after —
A) Gazette notification and public display
B) Gram Sabha approval only
C) Taluk Panchayat signature
D) MLA speech
Answer: A
Explanation: Legal enforceability begins only after publication in the Gazette.
69. Amendments to Panchayat rules are made by —
A) State Government via notification
B) Gram Sabha
C) President
D) Auditor
Answer: A
Explanation: Any change in official rules is notified by the State Government.
70. The Panchayat Raj framework encourages —
A) Self-governance under law
B) Centralized decisions
C) Bureaucratic monopoly
D) Party-based control
Answer: A
Explanation: It ensures decentralized governance under rule of law.
71. Bye-laws help Panchayats maintain —
A) Order and discipline in civic administration
B) Political influence
C) Revenue for private firms
D) Centralized control
Answer: A
Explanation: Bye-laws provide a structured system for maintaining order, hygiene, and discipline in village life.
72. What is the first step in framing a new bye-law?
A) Drafting proposal by Panchayat
B) Gazette publication
C) Government approval
D) Court sanction
Answer: A
Explanation: The process begins when the Panchayat drafts the bye-law based on local needs.
73. Bye-laws framed under the Panchayat Raj system are applicable —
A) Only within that Panchayat’s jurisdiction
B) Throughout the State
C) In neighboring districts
D) Nationwide
Answer: A
Explanation: Each bye-law is local in nature and applies only to the Panchayat’s area.
74. Who can suspend the operation of a Panchayat bye-law in public interest?
A) State Government
B) Taluk Panchayat
C) Gram Sabha
D) Local MLA
Answer: A
Explanation: The State Government may suspend or revoke a bye-law for public safety or legality concerns.
75. Which of the following cannot be regulated by a Panchayat bye-law?
A) National defense
B) Public sanitation
C) Cattle markets
D) Street lighting
Answer: A
Explanation: National defense is outside Panchayat jurisdiction; the others are local matters.
76. The bye-law for prevention of public nuisance may include —
A) Restrictions on loudspeakers and littering
B) Trade license issuance
C) Tax exemption
D) Election campaign control
Answer: A
Explanation: Bye-laws ensure peace and hygiene by preventing noise pollution and littering.
77. In case of violation of bye-laws, fines collected go to —
A) Panchayat Fund
B) State Treasury
C) MLA Fund
D) Private account
Answer: A
Explanation: All fines and penalties become part of the Panchayat’s general fund.
78. Bye-laws relating to building construction control —
A) Size, safety, and permission procedures
B) Private company offices
C) Judicial buildings
D) Industrial zones only
Answer: A
Explanation: They regulate building height, setback, and approval process to ensure safety.
79. Who issues directions for uniform application of Panchayat rules across Karnataka?
A) RDPR Department
B) Gram Sabha
C) District Collector
D) Zilla Panchayat President
Answer: A
Explanation: The RDPR Department ensures consistency through circulars and directions.
80. The violation of a Panchayat rule or regulation is termed as —
A) Breach of law
B) Civil agreement
C) Election irregularity
D) Public complaint
Answer: A
Explanation: Any act against the prescribed rule is a legal violation under the Panchayat framework.
81. Who monitors whether bye-laws are implemented effectively?
A) CEO, Zilla Panchayat
B) Gram Sabha
C) MLA
D) Panchayat President only
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO of Zilla Panchayat supervises compliance with laws at the district level.
82. Bye-laws dealing with animal control are related to —
A) Stray cattle and public health
B) Forest wildlife
C) Tax on livestock exports
D) Agriculture only
Answer: A
Explanation: They regulate animal movement, slaughter, and waste disposal to protect health.
83. When do bye-laws require amendment?
A) When laws or local needs change
B) Every year
C) During elections
D) Whenever Gram Sabha meets
Answer: A
Explanation: Amendments are needed when new Acts, schemes, or public demands arise.
84. A Panchayat may frame bye-laws to control —
A) Disposal of solid and liquid waste
B) Forest logging
C) Education policy
D) Highways
Answer: A
Explanation: Such bye-laws protect sanitation and environmental health.
85. What ensures that Panchayat bye-laws are lawful and fair?
A) Government scrutiny and approval
B) Political lobbying
C) Gram Sabha influence
D) Election results
Answer: A
Explanation: The State Government verifies legality and fairness before sanction.
86. If a bye-law conflicts with public interest, it can be —
A) Repealed by State Government
B) Ignored by citizens
C) Enforced regardless
D) Suspended automatically
Answer: A
Explanation: The Government has the right to revoke bye-laws against public welfare.
87. Rules framed under the Panchayat Raj Act must be consistent with —
A) The Constitution of India
B) Municipal Act
C) Company Law
D) District Rules
Answer: A
Explanation: All rules derive their authority from the Constitution’s 73rd Amendment.
88. Public participation in rule-making ensures —
A) Democratic decentralization
B) Political monopoly
C) Bureaucratic control
D) Administrative secrecy
Answer: A
Explanation: Citizen consultation ensures true local self-governance.
89. The power to inspect Panchayat rule implementation rests with —
A) Commissioner, RDPR
B) Gram Sabha
C) Village Accountant
D) MLA
Answer: A
Explanation: The Commissionerate of Panchayat Raj and Gram Swaraj conducts inspections.
90. Rules are framed to ensure —
A) Transparency, accountability, and uniformity
B) Complexity
C) Bureaucratic secrecy
D) Political benefits
Answer: A
Explanation: Rules simplify procedures while ensuring clarity and fairness.
91. The Karnataka Panchayat Raj Rules prescribe —
A) Procedure for elections, meetings, finance, and records
B) National laws
C) Private business policy
D) Political representation only
Answer: A
Explanation: The Rules define how Panchayats function administratively and financially.
92. Who maintains official copies of bye-laws for public access?
A) Panchayat Secretary
B) Deputy Commissioner
C) MLA
D) RDPR Office
Answer: A
Explanation: The Panchayat Secretary keeps records and provides copies upon request.
93. Penalties under bye-laws are usually —
A) Monetary fines
B) Suspension from office
C) Imprisonment
D) None
Answer: A
Explanation: Fines are the most common form of penalty under local bye-laws.
94. Rules framed by the Government under the Panchayat Raj Act are binding on —
A) All Panchayat Raj Institutions in the State
B) Only Gram Panchayats
C) Urban areas
D) Political parties
Answer: A
Explanation: Government rules apply to Zilla, Taluk, and Gram Panchayats across Karnataka.
95. Public complaints about violation of bye-laws are handled by —
A) Panchayat and Taluk officials
B) Courts only
C) NGOs
D) MLAs
Answer: A
Explanation: Complaints are investigated by local administrative authorities.
96. Bye-laws may prescribe rules for —
A) Registration and regulation of shops and trades
B) Income tax collection
C) Defense services
D) Court staffing
Answer: A
Explanation: Panchayats regulate local businesses and shops under approved bye-laws.
97. Who ensures that bye-laws align with environmental protection laws?
A) RDPR Department
B) Forest Department
C) Urban Development
D) Gram Sabha
Answer: A
Explanation: The RDPR verifies that bye-laws comply with environmental norms.
98. Regulations framed by Zilla Panchayats relate mainly to —
A) Administration and supervision of Taluk and Gram Panchayats
B) Market control
C) National policies
D) Judicial reforms
Answer: A
Explanation: Zilla Panchayats issue regulations guiding lower-tier Panchayat administration.
99. The ultimate objective of Panchayat rules and bye-laws is —
A) Good governance and community welfare
B) Bureaucratic centralization
C) Political advantage
D) Revenue for State
Answer: A
Explanation: They promote efficient, transparent, and citizen-friendly local governance.
100. Which of the following best describes the relationship between Acts, Rules, and Bye-laws?
A) Act → Rule → Bye-law (Hierarchy of authority)
B) Bye-law → Act → Rule
C) Rule → Act → Bye-law
D) None
Answer: A
Explanation: This hierarchy ensures that bye-laws derive power from Rules, and Rules derive power from the Act.