1. The Panchayati Raj System was given constitutional status by which amendment?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 73rd Amendment
d) 61st Amendment
Answer: c) 73rd Amendment
Explanation: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
2. In which year was the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act enacted?
a) 1989
b) 1991
c) 1992
d) 1993
Answer: c) 1992
Explanation: The Act was passed in 1992 and came into force on April 24, 1993.
3. Panchayati Raj is included in which part of the Constitution?
a) Part IX
b) Part VII
c) Part X
d) Part IV
Answer: a) Part IX
Explanation: Part IX (Articles 243–243O) was inserted into the Constitution by the 73rd Amendment.
4. Article 243 to 243O of the Constitution deals with:
a) Urban Local Government
b) Panchayati Raj Institutions
c) Fundamental Rights
d) Emergency Provisions
Answer: b) Panchayati Raj Institutions
Explanation: Articles 243–243O specifically deal with PRIs.
5. Which Article provides for the Gram Sabha?
a) Article 243B
b) Article 243A
c) Article 243C
d) Article 243D
Answer: b) Article 243A
Explanation: Gram Sabha is mentioned under Article 243A of the Constitution.
6. Which is the only state where Panchayati Raj provisions of Part IX are not applicable?
a) Jammu & Kashmir (before 2019)
b) Nagaland
c) Mizoram
d) Both b and c
Answer: d) Both b and c
Explanation: Part IX does not apply to Nagaland, Mizoram, and certain other tribal areas under Sixth Schedule.
7. The term of Panchayats is fixed at:
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 3 years
Answer: b) 5 years
Explanation: As per Article 243E, Panchayats have a 5-year term.
8. Which committee first recommended Panchayati Raj in India?
a) Ashok Mehta Committee
b) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
c) G.V.K. Rao Committee
d) L.M. Singhvi Committee
Answer: b) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
Explanation: In 1957, the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended the three-tier Panchayati Raj system.
9. Which committee recommended constitutional recognition for Panchayati Raj?
a) Ashok Mehta Committee
b) L.M. Singhvi Committee
c) G.V.K. Rao Committee
d) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
Answer: b) L.M. Singhvi Committee
Explanation: In 1986, the Singhvi Committee recommended constitutional status for PRIs.
10. Which of the following is not a compulsory provision under the 73rd Amendment?
a) Establishment of State Election Commission
b) Establishment of State Finance Commission
c) Reservation for SCs, STs, and Women
d) Reservation for OBCs
Answer: d) Reservation for OBCs
Explanation: Reservation for OBCs is voluntary, not compulsory.
11. Which level of Panchayati Raj is considered the “grassroot” level?
a) Zila Parishad
b) Panchayat Samiti
c) Gram Panchayat
d) Nyaya Panchayat
Answer: c) Gram Panchayat
Explanation: Gram Panchayat is at the village level, the grassroots of democracy.
12. Which Article provides for reservation of seats for SCs, STs, and women in Panchayats?
a) Article 243D
b) Article 243C
c) Article 243E
d) Article 243F
Answer: a) Article 243D
Explanation: Article 243D ensures reservation for SCs, STs, and women.
13. What percentage of seats are reserved for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)?
a) 25%
b) 33%
c) 40%
d) 50%
Answer: b) 33%
Explanation: 73rd Amendment mandated one-third reservation for women. Some states increased it to 50%.
14. Which Article provides for the State Election Commission?
a) Article 243K
b) Article 243M
c) Article 243I
d) Article 243N
Answer: a) Article 243K
Explanation: Article 243K deals with State Election Commission for Panchayat elections.
15. Which Article provides for the State Finance Commission?
a) Article 243H
b) Article 243I
c) Article 243K
d) Article 243J
Answer: b) Article 243I
Explanation: Article 243I establishes the State Finance Commission every five years.
16. The minimum age to contest elections for Panchayat membership is:
a) 18 years
b) 21 years
c) 25 years
d) 30 years
Answer: b) 21 years
Explanation: Article 243F fixes 21 years as the minimum age for Panchayat elections.
17. Who is the constitutional authority to conduct Panchayat elections?
a) Election Commission of India
b) State Election Commission
c) State Government
d) President of India
Answer: b) State Election Commission
Explanation: Article 243K gives power to State Election Commission.
18. Which is the apex body of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system?
a) Gram Sabha
b) Panchayat Samiti
c) Zila Parishad
d) Nyaya Panchayat
Answer: c) Zila Parishad
Explanation: Zila Parishad operates at the district level and is the apex body.
19. Which Article provides for District Planning Committee (DPC)?
a) Article 243ZB
b) Article 243ZD
c) Article 243ZE
d) Article 243ZF
Answer: b) Article 243ZD
Explanation: Article 243ZD mandates setting up DPC for district planning.
20. Panchayati Raj was first introduced in India in which state?
a) Rajasthan
b) Maharashtra
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: a) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan was the first state to introduce Panchayati Raj in 1959.
21. In which district of Rajasthan was Panchayati Raj inaugurated in 1959?
a) Jaipur
b) Ajmer
c) Nagaur
d) Jodhpur
Answer: c) Nagaur
Explanation: The system was inaugurated on 2nd October 1959 in Nagaur district.
22. Who inaugurated the Panchayati Raj system in India?
a) Rajendra Prasad
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Sardar Patel
d) Lal Bahadur Shastri
Answer: b) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: Nehru inaugurated Panchayati Raj at Nagaur in 1959.
23. The institution of Panchayati Raj finds mention in which part of the Constitution before 73rd Amendment?
a) Fundamental Rights
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
c) Preamble
d) Fundamental Duties
Answer: b) Directive Principles of State Policy
Explanation: Article 40 (DPSP) directs states to organize village panchayats.
24. Which Article provides for continuation of existing laws relating to Panchayats until new laws are made?
a) Article 243N
b) Article 243M
c) Article 243O
d) Article 243F
Answer: a) Article 243N
Explanation: Article 243N ensures continuity of laws relating to Panchayats until amended.
25. Which Article bars interference of courts in Panchayat matters?
a) Article 243I
b) Article 243O
c) Article 243K
d) Article 243N
Answer: b) Article 243O
Explanation: Article 243O bars courts from interfering in matters of Panchayat elections.
26. Which Schedule of the Constitution lists the 29 functional items of Panchayats?
a) 9th Schedule
b) 10th Schedule
c) 11th Schedule
d) 12th Schedule
Answer: c) 11th Schedule
Explanation: The 11th Schedule (added by the 73rd Amendment) lists 29 subjects that Panchayats may deal with.
27. Which Schedule relates to Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities)?
a) 9th Schedule
b) 10th Schedule
c) 11th Schedule
d) 12th Schedule
Answer: d) 12th Schedule
Explanation: The 74th Amendment added the 12th Schedule containing 18 subjects for Municipalities.
28. Which of the following is NOT a tier of Panchayati Raj?
a) Village level (Gram Panchayat)
b) Block level (Panchayat Samiti)
c) District level (Zila Parishad)
d) State level Panchayat
Answer: d) State level Panchayat
Explanation: Panchayati Raj is a three-tier system – Village, Block, and District; no state-level Panchayat exists.
29. Which Committee recommended a two-tier Panchayati Raj system instead of three-tier?
a) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
b) Ashok Mehta Committee
c) L.M. Singhvi Committee
d) G.V.K. Rao Committee
Answer: b) Ashok Mehta Committee
Explanation: In 1977, the Ashok Mehta Committee recommended a two-tier system: Zila Parishad and Mandal Panchayat.
30. Which Constitutional body reviews the financial position of Panchayats every five years?
a) Finance Commission of India
b) State Finance Commission
c) State Election Commission
d) District Planning Committee
Answer: b) State Finance Commission
Explanation: Article 243I mandates a State Finance Commission every 5 years to review Panchayat finances.
31. Which body prepares a consolidated development plan for the district?
a) Gram Sabha
b) Panchayat Samiti
c) Zila Parishad
d) District Planning Committee
Answer: d) District Planning Committee
Explanation: As per Article 243ZD, DPC prepares district-level plans integrating Panchayat and Municipality plans.
32. Which state first reserved 50% of seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions?
a) Rajasthan
b) Bihar
c) Kerala
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: b) Bihar
Explanation: Bihar was the first state (2006) to provide 50% reservation for women in PRIs.
33. Which level of Panchayati Raj acts as a link between Gram Panchayat and Zila Parishad?
a) Gram Sabha
b) Panchayat Samiti
c) Nyaya Panchayat
d) Taluk Panchayat
Answer: b) Panchayat Samiti
Explanation: Panchayat Samiti functions at the Block level, linking village and district levels.
34. How many members are nominated by the Governor in the State Finance Commission?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) None
Answer: d) None
Explanation: Members of State Finance Commission are appointed by the Governor, but no nomination power exists like Rajya Sabha.
35. Which of the following is NOT a function of Gram Sabha?
a) Approving village development plans
b) Auditing accounts of Gram Panchayat
c) Electing members of Gram Panchayat
d) Passing state laws
Answer: d) Passing state laws
Explanation: Gram Sabha cannot pass state laws; it mainly approves plans and oversees Gram Panchayat work.
36. Which committee recommended “democratic decentralization”?
a) Ashok Mehta Committee
b) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
c) L.M. Singhvi Committee
d) Sarkaria Committee
Answer: b) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
Explanation: Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957) emphasized democratic decentralization and people’s participation.
37. The Panchayati Raj system works on which principle?
a) Centralization
b) Decentralization
c) Delegation
d) Nationalization
Answer: b) Decentralization
Explanation: Panchayati Raj is based on decentralization of power to local self-government.
38. Which Article deals with the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats?
a) Article 243G
b) Article 243H
c) Article 243I
d) Article 243J
Answer: a) Article 243G
Explanation: Article 243G defines the powers and responsibilities of Panchayats to prepare plans for economic development.
39. Which Article empowers Panchayats to levy and collect taxes?
a) Article 243G
b) Article 243H
c) Article 243I
d) Article 243J
Answer: b) Article 243H
Explanation: Article 243H authorizes State Legislatures to empower Panchayats to collect and levy taxes.
40. Which Article provides for the composition of Panchayats?
a) Article 243A
b) Article 243B
c) Article 243C
d) Article 243D
Answer: c) Article 243C
Explanation: Article 243C deals with the composition of Panchayats at different levels.
41. Which Panchayati Raj body is directly elected by the people?
a) Gram Sabha
b) Gram Panchayat
c) Panchayat Samiti
d) Zila Parishad
Answer: b) Gram Panchayat
Explanation: Members of Gram Panchayat are directly elected, while others may have indirect elections.
42. Who presides over the meetings of Gram Sabha?
a) District Collector
b) Sarpanch
c) Panchayat Secretary
d) Block Development Officer
Answer: b) Sarpanch
Explanation: The elected head of Gram Panchayat, known as Sarpanch, presides over Gram Sabha meetings.
43. Which Article provides for the disqualification of members of Panchayats?
a) Article 243E
b) Article 243F
c) Article 243G
d) Article 243H
Answer: b) Article 243F
Explanation: Article 243F deals with disqualification of members on grounds similar to those of State Legislature.
44. Who decides disqualification of Panchayat members?
a) Election Commission of India
b) State Election Commission
c) Governor
d) State Legislature
Answer: b) State Election Commission
Explanation: Article 243F assigns this role to the State Election Commission.
45. Which committee suggested that Zila Parishad should be the pivot of the Panchayati Raj system?
a) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
b) Ashok Mehta Committee
c) L.M. Singhvi Committee
d) G.V.K. Rao Committee
Answer: d) G.V.K. Rao Committee
Explanation: In 1985, G.V.K. Rao Committee recommended Zila Parishad as the principal body for planning and development.
46. Which committee described Panchayati Raj as “local government”?
a) Ashok Mehta Committee
b) L.M. Singhvi Committee
c) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
d) Sarkaria Committee
Answer: b) L.M. Singhvi Committee
Explanation: Singhvi Committee (1986) called Panchayati Raj “local self-government” and pushed for constitutional status.
47. The State Election Commission consists of:
a) Chief Election Commissioner only
b) State Election Commissioner only
c) State Election Commissioner and other members as prescribed
d) Governor
Answer: c) State Election Commissioner and other members as prescribed
Explanation: Article 243K allows State Legislature to decide composition, usually headed by State Election Commissioner.
48. Which Panchayati Raj body acts as the executive at the block level?
a) Gram Panchayat
b) Panchayat Samiti
c) Zila Parishad
d) Gram Sabha
Answer: b) Panchayat Samiti
Explanation: Panchayat Samiti functions as the executive authority at the block level.
49. The tenure of State Finance Commission is:
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 5 years
Explanation: As per Article 243I, State Finance Commission is set up every 5 years.
50. Which Article provides that a Panchayat cannot be dissolved before its tenure unless by law?
a) Article 243E
b) Article 243F
c) Article 243G
d) Article 243H
Answer: a) Article 243E
Explanation: Article 243E protects Panchayats’ 5-year tenure; premature dissolution requires law by State Legislature.
51. Which Article empowers the Governor to appoint a State Finance Commission?
a) Article 243G
b) Article 243H
c) Article 243I
d) Article 243K
Answer: c) Article 243I
Explanation: Article 243I directs the Governor to set up a State Finance Commission every five years.
52. Which Panchayati Raj body prepares plans for economic development at the village level?
a) Gram Sabha
b) Gram Panchayat
c) Zila Parishad
d) Panchayat Samiti
Answer: b) Gram Panchayat
Explanation: Article 243G empowers Gram Panchayats to prepare village-level plans for development.
53. How many subjects are listed in the Eleventh Schedule for Panchayats?
a) 18
b) 20
c) 25
d) 29
Answer: d) 29
Explanation: The 11th Schedule lists 29 functional items for Panchayati Raj Institutions.
54. Which of the following is NOT included in the 11th Schedule?
a) Agriculture
b) Education
c) Police
d) Rural housing
Answer: c) Police
Explanation: Police is a state subject but not listed in the 11th Schedule.
55. Which Panchayati Raj body is responsible for implementation of development programs at the block level?
a) Gram Panchayat
b) Panchayat Samiti
c) Zila Parishad
d) Gram Sabha
Answer: b) Panchayat Samiti
Explanation: Panchayat Samiti is the executive authority for development works at the block/intermediate level.
56. Which is the highest authority in the Panchayati Raj system?
a) Gram Sabha
b) Panchayat Samiti
c) Zila Parishad
d) Gram Panchayat
Answer: c) Zila Parishad
Explanation: Zila Parishad operates at the district level and is the apex body of Panchayati Raj.
57. The first state in India to conduct Panchayat elections after the 73rd Amendment was:
a) Rajasthan
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Kerala
d) West Bengal
Answer: a) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan was the first state to hold elections under the 73rd Amendment in 1994.
58. Who determines the powers and functions of Panchayats?
a) Parliament
b) State Legislature
c) President of India
d) Governor
Answer: b) State Legislature
Explanation: Under Article 243G, the State Legislature determines the powers of Panchayats.
59. Which Article deals with the duration of Panchayats?
a) Article 243C
b) Article 243D
c) Article 243E
d) Article 243F
Answer: c) Article 243E
Explanation: Article 243E fixes the 5-year term of Panchayats.
60. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the reservation of seats in Panchayats?
a) Article 243D
b) Article 243C
c) Article 243F
d) Article 243G
Answer: a) Article 243D
Explanation: Article 243D provides reservation for SCs, STs, and women in Panchayats.
61. Which of the following Panchayati Raj bodies is NOT directly elected?
a) Gram Panchayat
b) Zila Parishad
c) Panchayat Samiti
d) State Finance Commission
Answer: d) State Finance Commission
Explanation: Members of Finance Commissions are appointed, not elected; others may have indirect/direct elections.
62. Which Article bars interference of courts in Panchayat elections?
a) Article 243E
b) Article 243K
c) Article 243O
d) Article 243N
Answer: c) Article 243O
Explanation: Article 243O states that Panchayat elections cannot be challenged except by an election petition.
63. Who acts as the chairperson of the Zila Parishad?
a) Collector
b) Sarpanch
c) Elected representative
d) State Governor
Answer: c) Elected representative
Explanation: The Chairperson of the Zila Parishad is elected from among its members.
64. Which Article provides for Metropolitan Planning Committees?
a) Article 243ZD
b) Article 243ZE
c) Article 243ZF
d) Article 243ZH
Answer: b) Article 243ZE
Explanation: Article 243ZE provides for Metropolitan Planning Committees in metropolitan areas.
65. Who is the ex-officio secretary of the Gram Panchayat?
a) Sarpanch
b) Panchayat Secretary
c) District Collector
d) Block Development Officer
Answer: b) Panchayat Secretary
Explanation: The Panchayat Secretary, appointed by the state government, is the ex-officio secretary.
66. Which Article provides for the Constitution of Gram Sabha?
a) Article 243A
b) Article 243B
c) Article 243C
d) Article 243D
Answer: a) Article 243A
Explanation: Article 243A provides for Gram Sabha at the village level.
67. The main source of income for Panchayats is:
a) Land revenue
b) Taxes on houses and markets
c) Grants from the State Government
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Panchayat funds come from taxes, grants-in-aid, and other sources.
68. In which year was Panchayati Raj first introduced in Nagaur, Rajasthan?
a) 1952
b) 1957
c) 1959
d) 1962
Answer: c) 1959
Explanation: Panchayati Raj was inaugurated on 2 October 1959 in Nagaur district.
69. Who was the first chairman of the first Zila Parishad in India?
a) Mohan Lal Sukhadia
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) S.K. Dey
d) Sardar Patel
Answer: a) Mohan Lal Sukhadia
Explanation: Mohan Lal Sukhadia, then Chief Minister of Rajasthan, chaired the first Zila Parishad.
70. Which committee emphasized that “development is impossible without people’s participation”?
a) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
b) Ashok Mehta Committee
c) G.V.K. Rao Committee
d) L.M. Singhvi Committee
Answer: a) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
Explanation: The committee emphasized that development requires grassroots participation.
71. The tenure of Panchayats at any level can be extended by the State Legislature up to:
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 6 months
Answer: a) 1 year
Explanation: In case of dissolution, elections must be held within 6 months; tenure may be extended by 1 year in emergencies.
72. Which of the following Panchayati Raj bodies is primarily a planning body?
a) Gram Sabha
b) Panchayat Samiti
c) Zila Parishad
d) District Planning Committee
Answer: d) District Planning Committee
Explanation: DPC prepares integrated plans for districts, combining Panchayat and Municipal plans.
73. Which body reviews the distribution of finances between the State and Panchayats?
a) State Election Commission
b) State Finance Commission
c) Comptroller and Auditor General
d) District Collector
Answer: b) State Finance Commission
Explanation: State Finance Commission decides revenue distribution between State and Panchayats.
74. Which part of the Indian Constitution contains provisions for Panchayati Raj?
a) Part VII
b) Part IX
c) Part X
d) Part XI
Answer: b) Part IX
Explanation: Part IX (Articles 243–243O) contains Panchayati Raj provisions.
75. Who is called the father of Panchayati Raj in India?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Balwant Rai Mehta
d) Sardar Patel
Answer: c) Balwant Rai Mehta
Explanation: Balwant Rai Mehta is regarded as the father of Panchayati Raj due to his 1957 committee recommendations.
76. Who described Panchayati Raj as the “foundation of India’s political system”?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Mahatma Gandhi
c) B.R. Ambedkar
d) Rajendra Prasad
Answer: b) Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation: Gandhi advocated for Gram Swaraj and saw Panchayats as the foundation of democracy.
77. Which Article gives the power of superintendence, direction, and control of Panchayat elections to the State Election Commission?
a) Article 243K
b) Article 243I
c) Article 243D
d) Article 243N
Answer: a) Article 243K
Explanation: Article 243K vests the State Election Commission with power over Panchayat elections.
78. What is the minimum population required for a Gram Sabha?
a) 100
b) 200
c) 500
d) Varies by state law
Answer: d) Varies by state law
Explanation: The Constitution leaves it to State Legislatures to determine Gram Sabha composition based on population.
79. Nyaya Panchayats are related to:
a) Education in villages
b) Health services
c) Settlement of disputes
d) Agricultural reforms
Answer: c) Settlement of disputes
Explanation: Nyaya Panchayats provide inexpensive, speedy justice at the village level.
80. Which Article empowers the Legislature of a State to authorize a Panchayat to levy, collect, and appropriate taxes?
a) Article 243E
b) Article 243H
c) Article 243I
d) Article 243J
Answer: b) Article 243H
Explanation: Article 243H empowers Panchayats to levy and collect taxes as per state law.
81. Which level of Panchayat coordinates between Gram Panchayat and Zila Parishad?
a) Nyaya Panchayat
b) Panchayat Samiti
c) Block Development Office
d) Gram Sabha
Answer: b) Panchayat Samiti
Explanation: Panchayat Samiti (intermediate level) acts as a link between Gram Panchayat and Zila Parishad.
82. Which Amendment added Part IX to the Constitution?
a) 42nd
b) 52nd
c) 61st
d) 73rd
Answer: d) 73rd
Explanation: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) added Part IX (Articles 243–243O).
83. The 73rd Amendment came into force on:
a) 15th August 1992
b) 26th January 1993
c) 24th April 1993
d) 1st May 1993
Answer: c) 24th April 1993
Explanation: The Panchayati Raj system under the 73rd Amendment became operational on 24th April 1993.
84. Which Article provides for the Constitution of District Planning Committee (DPC)?
a) Article 243ZD
b) Article 243ZE
c) Article 243ZF
d) Article 243ZH
Answer: a) Article 243ZD
Explanation: Article 243ZD mandates setting up DPCs to prepare district-level development plans.
85. Which Article provides for reservation of chairpersons of Panchayats?
A)Article 243D
B)Article 243E
c)Article 243F
D)Article 243G
Answer: a) Article 243D
Explanation: Article 243D provides for reservation of seats and offices of chairpersons in Panchayats.
86. The Panchayati Raj system is based on which principle of governance?
a) Unitary
b) Federal
c) Decentralization
d) Separation of powers
Answer: c) Decentralization
Explanation: Panchayati Raj promotes democratic decentralization by giving power to local governments.
87. Who prepares plans for economic development and social justice at the district level?
a) Gram Sabha
b) Gram Panchayat
c) Zila Parishad
d) Panchayat Samiti
Answer: c) Zila Parishad
Explanation: Zila Parishads prepare district-level plans in line with state directives.
88. Which Article ensures the continuity of Panchayat laws until replaced by new ones?
a) Article 243N
b) Article 243K
c) Article 243F
d) Article 243O
Answer: a) Article 243N
Explanation: Article 243N ensures existing Panchayat laws remain valid until amended or repealed.
89. How often is the State Finance Commission constituted?
a) Every 3 years
b) Every 4 years
c) Every 5 years
d) Every 6 years
Answer: c) Every 5 years
Explanation: Article 243I requires the Governor to set up a State Finance Commission every 5 years.
90. Who is regarded as the father of Local Self-Government in India?
a) Lord Ripon
b) Lord Curzon
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: a) Lord Ripon
Explanation: Lord Ripon’s 1882 Resolution on Local Self-Government earned him the title “Father of Local Self-Government in India.”
91. Which Panchayat level has the power to supervise and coordinate all Panchayats in the district?
a) Gram Panchayat
b) Panchayat Samiti
c) Zila Parishad
d) Gram Sabha
Answer: c) Zila Parishad
Explanation: Zila Parishad is the supervisory and coordinating body of PRIs in the district.
92. Which state is famous for its strong Panchayati Raj system called “Kerala Model”?
a) Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) West Bengal
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: a) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala is known for its decentralized planning model and effective PRIs.
93. Which of the following is NOT a compulsory feature of the 73rd Amendment?
a) Gram Sabha
b) Three-tier system
c) Reservation for SC/ST and women
d) Reservation for OBCs
Answer: d) Reservation for OBCs
Explanation: Reservation for OBCs is optional, left to state legislatures.
94. Which level of Panchayati Raj acts as an advisory body at the village level?
a) Gram Sabha
b) Gram Panchayat
c) Panchayat Samiti
d) Zila Parishad
Answer: a) Gram Sabha
Explanation: Gram Sabha, consisting of registered voters, acts as an advisory and approving body.
95. Which Article provides for bar to interference by courts in Panchayat matters?
a) Article 243E
b) Article 243O
c) Article 243N
d) Article 243K
Answer: b) Article 243O
Explanation: Article 243O prevents courts from interfering in Panchayat elections.
96. Who conducts the audit of Panchayat accounts?
a) State Finance Commission
b) Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
c) Local Fund Audit Department / State Audit Agencies
d) District Collector
Answer: c) Local Fund Audit Department / State Audit Agencies
Explanation: Panchayat accounts are audited by state-level audit agencies as per state laws.
97. Which Article deals with the composition of District Planning Committees (DPCs)?
a) Article 243ZD
b) Article 243ZE
c) Article 243ZF
d) Article 243ZH
Answer: a) Article 243ZD
Explanation: Article 243ZD specifies composition and functions of DPCs.
98. Who decides the number of members in Gram Panchayat?
a) President of India
b) State Legislature
c) Governor
d) State Election Commission
Answer: b) State Legislature
Explanation: Article 243C allows State Legislature to decide composition of Panchayats.
99. Which level of Panchayati Raj is called the “Executive body” at village level?
a) Gram Sabha
b) Gram Panchayat
c) Zila Parishad
d) Panchayat Samiti
Answer: b) Gram Panchayat
Explanation: Gram Panchayat functions as the executive body of the Gram Sabha.
100. The success of Panchayati Raj mainly depends on:
a) Central Government
b) State Government
c) People’s participation
d) Judiciary
Answer: c) People’s participation
Explanation: Panchayati Raj is a system of grassroots democracy, its effectiveness depends on active public participation.