1. The administrative staff of Gram Panchayat are appointed under which Act?
A) Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993
B) Indian Civil Services Act
C) Representation of People Act
D) Indian Constitution directly
Answer: A
Explanation: The Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993 provides for creation and appointment of Panchayat staff.
2. The executive authority of a Gram Panchayat is —
A) Adhyaksha
B) Panchayat Development Officer (PDO)
C) Upadhyaksha
D) State Secretary
Answer: B
Explanation: The PDO is the executive officer responsible for implementing all Panchayat decisions.
3. The Panchayat Secretary is responsible for —
A) Maintaining records and correspondence
B) Law enforcement
C) Election campaigns
D) Financial audits of banks
Answer: A
Explanation: The Secretary maintains Panchayat records, registers, minutes, and official correspondence.
4. Who is the custodian of Gram Panchayat funds and properties?
A) Adhyaksha
B) Panchayat Development Officer (PDO)
C) Village Accountant
D) Chief Secretary
Answer: B
Explanation: The PDO handles funds and oversees financial operations of the Gram Panchayat.
5. Which officer assists the PDO in field-level implementation of works?
A) Village Accountant
B) Panchayat Secretary
C) Bill Collector / Second Division Assistant
D) All of these
Answer: D
Explanation: All subordinate staff help the PDO execute and monitor Panchayat activities.
6. The PDO reports administratively to —
A) Executive Officer of Taluk Panchayat
B) District Collector
C) Chief Minister
D) Gram Sabha
Answer: A
Explanation: The PDO functions under the control of the Executive Officer of the Taluk Panchayat.
7. The appointing authority for Gram Panchayat staff (other than PDO) is —
A) Chief Executive Officer (ZP)
B) Executive Officer (TP)
C) State Government
D) Adhyaksha
Answer: B
Explanation: The Executive Officer at the Taluk level recruits lower staff under rules.
8. Gram Panchayat staff belong to —
A) Karnataka Panchayat Administrative Service
B) Indian Administrative Service
C) Karnataka Judicial Service
D) State Revenue Service
Answer: A
Explanation: PDOs and Secretaries form part of the KPAS cadre.
9. The minimum staff of a Gram Panchayat generally includes —
A) PDO, Secretary, Bill Collector, and Peon
B) Only Adhyaksha
C) Tahsildar
D) Executive Engineer
Answer: A
Explanation: Every Gram Panchayat has these minimum administrative functionaries.
10. The PDO is responsible for —
A) Preparation and implementation of development plans
B) Judicial supervision
C) Tax collection alone
D) Political meetings
Answer: A
Explanation: PDO acts as the main development and administrative officer of the Panchayat.
11. Which officer maintains the Panchayat property register and asset inventory?
A) Panchayat Secretary
B) PDO
C) Village Accountant
D) Executive Officer
Answer: A
Explanation: The Secretary is responsible for updating property registers and maintaining records.
12. The financial transactions of Gram Panchayat are maintained by —
A) PDO and Secretary jointly
B) Governor
C) Collector
D) MLA
Answer: A
Explanation: Both officers jointly operate accounts and maintain records under financial rules.
13. Which department controls Gram Panchayat staff?
A) Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department (RDPR)
B) Urban Development Department
C) Finance Department
D) Education Department
Answer: A
Explanation: RDPR oversees policy, recruitment, and monitoring of Panchayat staff.
14. The Village Accountant assists Panchayat mainly in —
A) Revenue collection and record maintenance
B) Law making
C) Judiciary
D) Industry regulation
Answer: A
Explanation: He handles revenue and land-related data for the Panchayat.
15. The Bill Collector is responsible for —
A) Collection of taxes, fees, and rents
B) Law enforcement
C) Writing orders
D) Budget preparation
Answer: A
Explanation: Bill Collector ensures revenue collection for Panchayat funds.
16. The PDO is the drawing and disbursing officer (DDO) for —
A) Gram Panchayat accounts
B) State Treasury
C) MLA fund
D) Municipal grants
Answer: A
Explanation: PDO authorizes and disburses payments for Panchayat expenditure.
17. Recruitment of PDOs is done by —
A) Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC)
B) Zila Parishad
C) District Collector
D) Panchayat President
Answer: A
Explanation: PDOs are Group ‘B’ officers recruited through KPSC under RDPR Department.
18. Gram Panchayat staff perform duties under —
A) Control of Adhyaksha and supervision of PDO
B) Governor
C) Collector only
D) Judiciary
Answer: A
Explanation: Staff assist Adhyaksha but function under administrative supervision of PDO.
19. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zila Panchayat supervises —
A) All Panchayat staff in the district
B) Only PDOs
C) Only Adhyakshas
D) None
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO monitors performance of all Panchayat employees in the district.
20. The salary of Gram Panchayat staff is paid from —
A) Panchayat fund
B) State Consolidated Fund
C) Central fund
D) District fund
Answer: A
Explanation: Their salaries are charged to the Panchayat account, partly aided by State grants.
21. Transfer of Gram Panchayat employees is handled by —
A) Executive Officer / CEO as per rules
B) MLA
C) Adhyaksha
D) Collector
Answer: A
Explanation: Transfers are governed by administrative orders of EO/CEO under RDPR rules.
22. The Panchayat Secretary prepares —
A) Meeting minutes and resolution book
B) Tax policies
C) Judicial judgments
D) Election manifestos
Answer: A
Explanation: Accurate record-keeping of meetings is a core responsibility of the Secretary.
23. Maintenance of attendance registers of staff is done by —
A) PDO
B) Collector
C) MLA
D) Governor
Answer: A
Explanation: The PDO maintains staff discipline and work attendance.
24. The subordinate staff in Gram Panchayat assist in —
A) Field work, revenue collection, and scheme implementation
B) Judicial duties
C) Urban planning
D) Political analysis
Answer: A
Explanation: Supporting staff perform field-based administrative and developmental duties.
25. The overall goal of Gram Panchayat staffing system is —
A) Efficient delivery of local self-government services
B) Political campaigning
C) Judicial control
D) Industrial management
Answer: A
Explanation: Panchayat staff are essential to ensure smooth functioning and public service delivery.
26. The primary duty of the Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) is —
A) To implement developmental schemes and maintain Panchayat administration
B) To conduct judicial trials
C) To inspect police stations
D) To manage political parties
Answer: A
Explanation: The PDO serves as the executive officer responsible for implementing all government and Panchayat programs at the village level.
27. The Panchayat Secretary is responsible for —
A) Record keeping, meeting proceedings, and documentation
B) Framing laws
C) Managing police duties
D) Preparing state budgets
Answer: A
Explanation: The Secretary ensures all proceedings and official records are properly maintained.
28. The PDO prepares —
A) Annual action plan and Gram Panchayat budget
B) Central government policies
C) Judicial statements
D) Political manifestos
Answer: A
Explanation: PDO prepares development and financial plans for approval by the Gram Sabha.
29. The Gram Panchayat Secretary maintains —
A) Minutes, correspondence, and property registers
B) Judicial records
C) Industrial accounts
D) Parliamentary debates
Answer: A
Explanation: The Secretary keeps all Panchayat documents, registers, and asset lists updated.
30. The Bill Collector of a Gram Panchayat is responsible for —
A) Collection of taxes, fees, and penalties
B) Election work
C) Policy formulation
D) Judicial proceedings
Answer: A
Explanation: The Bill Collector ensures proper revenue collection for the Panchayat fund.
31. Which staff member acts as custodian of Panchayat funds?
A) PDO
B) Secretary
C) Village Accountant
D) Executive Officer
Answer: A
Explanation: PDO, being the Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO), manages Panchayat accounts.
32. Gram Panchayat staff must implement schemes related to —
A) Water supply, sanitation, and rural employment
B) Railway construction
C) Industrial export
D) Judiciary
Answer: A
Explanation: These are among the 29 subjects listed under the 11th Schedule of the Constitution.
33. PDO acts as a liaison between —
A) Gram Panchayat and Taluk Panchayat
B) Judiciary and Parliament
C) Urban development departments
D) Industrial ministries
Answer: A
Explanation: The PDO coordinates Panchayat functions with higher administrative levels.
34. The Gram Panchayat Secretary issues —
A) Birth, death, and marriage certificates
B) Judicial orders
C) Election writs
D) Industrial licenses
Answer: A
Explanation: These civil records are maintained and certified by the Panchayat Secretary.
35. The Village Accountant assists in —
A) Maintaining land, revenue, and population data
B) Political records
C) Judicial orders
D) Urban planning
Answer: A
Explanation: The Village Accountant handles basic revenue records at the Panchayat level.
36. The Panchayat staff are collectively responsible for —
A) Efficient execution of Panchayat functions and citizen services
B) Judicial review
C) Corporate planning
D) Legislative duties
Answer: A
Explanation: Staff support the elected body in administration, finance, and development.
37. The PDO ensures —
A) Timely utilization of grants and submission of utilization certificates (UCs)
B) Collection of court fees
C) Issuing income tax orders
D) Organizing elections
Answer: A
Explanation: Proper financial compliance is one of the PDO’s critical administrative tasks.
38. The Secretary assists the Adhyaksha by —
A) Preparing meeting agendas and maintaining proceedings
B) Supervising state ministers
C) Managing courts
D) Appointing staff
Answer: A
Explanation: The Secretary ensures administrative and procedural support for Panchayat meetings.
39. The Panchayat staff ensure implementation of schemes such as —
A) MGNREGA, PMAY-G, SBM-G, and NRLM
B) Income Tax Scheme
C) Parliament Modernization Scheme
D) Corporate Fund Project
Answer: A
Explanation: These are key rural development and welfare schemes executed at the village level.
40. The PDO must maintain —
A) Financial registers, cash books, and vouchers
B) Court records
C) Political reports
D) Personal diaries
Answer: A
Explanation: Accurate financial record-keeping ensures transparency in expenditure.
41. Gram Panchayat staff have to conduct —
A) Social audits and inspections of works
B) Judicial audits
C) Private business meetings
D) Political campaigns
Answer: A
Explanation: Field-level audits enhance public participation and reduce corruption.
42. The PDO reports to the Executive Officer (EO) regarding —
A) Progress of all development works and schemes
B) Parliamentary bills
C) Election campaigns
D) State cabinet policies
Answer: A
Explanation: PDOs regularly submit progress and financial reports to the EO.
43. The Secretary must ensure —
A) Timely issue of notices for Panchayat meetings
B) Judicial summons
C) Urban planning permissions
D) Political gatherings
Answer: A
Explanation: Proper scheduling and notice circulation are mandatory for transparency.
44. Panchayat staff assist in maintaining —
A) Village sanitation and solid waste management
B) Court orders
C) Urban roads
D) Tax tribunals
Answer: A
Explanation: Staff coordinate local cleanliness drives under Swachh Bharat Mission.
45. The PDO must certify —
A) Completion of works executed by Panchayat
B) Judicial decisions
C) State tax returns
D) Education results
Answer: A
Explanation: PDO verifies completion certificates for physical and financial closure.
46. The Secretary updates the —
A) Voters list for Gram Sabha and ward rolls
B) Parliament electoral rolls
C) Income tax directory
D) State secretariat
Answer: A
Explanation: Secretary maintains local electoral and household records for Panchayat use.
47. Gram Panchayat staff assist in organizing —
A) Gram Sabha and Ward Sabha meetings
B) State Assembly
C) Parliament
D) Municipal councils
Answer: A
Explanation: PDO and Secretary manage logistics and documentation for these public meetings.
48. The Bill Collector deposits daily collections —
A) Into the Panchayat bank account
B) Into personal account
C) With the MLA office
D) With private contractors
Answer: A
Explanation: All public funds must be deposited in the Gram Panchayat’s official bank account.
49. Gram Panchayat staff play a key role in —
A) Village-level grievance redressal
B) Judicial decision-making
C) Media policy
D) Industrial expansion
Answer: A
Explanation: Staff assist in resolving people’s complaints related to services and schemes.
50. The overall responsibility of Gram Panchayat staff is to —
A) Ensure transparent, accountable, and efficient administration
B) Support political campaigns
C) Create bureaucratic hurdles
D) Avoid public engagement
Answer: A
Explanation: Panchayat staff form the administrative backbone of rural governance and service delivery.
51. The Karnataka Panchayat Administrative Service (KPAS) was constituted under —
A) Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993
B) Indian Administrative Service Rules
C) Karnataka Municipalities Act
D) Finance Commission Guidelines
Answer: A
Explanation: The KPAS was created under provisions of the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act to strengthen Panchayat administration.
52. The KPAS is responsible for —
A) Managing administrative and developmental work in rural areas
B) Urban governance only
C) Judiciary
D) Tax enforcement
Answer: A
Explanation: KPAS officers manage execution of government schemes, funds, and Panchayat operations.
53. The Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) belongs to which cadre?
A) Group ‘B’ – Karnataka Panchayat Administrative Service
B) Group ‘A’ IAS
C) Group ‘C’ clerical
D) Group ‘D’ technical
Answer: A
Explanation: PDOs are Group ‘B’ Gazetted Officers forming part of the KPAS cadre.
54. KPAS officers are recruited by —
A) Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC)
B) State Election Commission
C) Zila Panchayat
D) Central Government
Answer: A
Explanation: Recruitment and appointment are conducted by KPSC through competitive examinations.
55. The controlling department for KPAS is —
A) Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department (RDPR)
B) Revenue Department
C) Finance Department
D) Home Department
Answer: A
Explanation: RDPR oversees cadre management, promotion, and service rules of KPAS officers.
56. The entry-level post in the KPAS cadre is —
A) Panchayat Development Officer (PDO)
B) Executive Engineer
C) Tahsildar
D) Chief Secretary
Answer: A
Explanation: The PDO is the basic administrative officer at the Gram Panchayat level.
57. The next higher level after PDO in the KPAS hierarchy is —
A) Assistant Executive Officer (AEO)
B) Deputy Secretary
C) Tahsildar
D) IAS Officer
Answer: A
Explanation: AEOs supervise PDOs and coordinate at the Taluk Panchayat level.
58. Promotions within KPAS are made based on —
A) Seniority-cum-merit and performance evaluation
B) Political nomination
C) Public voting
D) Judicial recommendation
Answer: A
Explanation: Service records and performance determine internal promotions.
59. KPAS officers perform functions related to —
A) Planning, budgeting, and implementing rural development projects
B) Urban policing
C) Central banking
D) Legal drafting
Answer: A
Explanation: They manage rural planning, welfare schemes, and financial accountability.
60. The appointing authority for PDOs is —
A) Executive Officer (Taluk Panchayat)
B) Chief Executive Officer (Zila Panchayat)
C) KPSC through RDPR
D) Governor directly
Answer: C
Explanation: KPSC recruits PDOs, and RDPR issues appointment orders through proper channels.
61. KPAS officers are governed by —
A) Karnataka Civil Services Rules (KCSR)
B) Indian Penal Code
C) Central Administrative Act
D) Company Law
Answer: A
Explanation: KCSR defines their service conditions, pay, leave, and conduct.
62. The cadre controlling authority for KPAS at the district level is —
A) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Zila Panchayat
B) District Collector
C) MLA
D) Governor
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO monitors and evaluates all Panchayat administrative staff in the district.
63. The Executive Officer (EO) at the Taluk level supervises —
A) All PDOs and Gram Panchayat staff in that Taluk
B) Urban Municipalities
C) State Secretariat
D) Judiciary
Answer: A
Explanation: EO coordinates and reviews the functioning of PDOs within the Taluk.
64. The KPAS hierarchy (lower to higher) is —
A) PDO → AEO → EO → CEO
B) Secretary → Tahsildar → MLA → Governor
C) Adhyaksha → Collector → Commissioner
D) Accountant → Engineer → Officer
Answer: A
Explanation: This hierarchy represents the Panchayat administrative chain of command.
65. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zila Panchayat is usually —
A) Senior KPAS or KAS Officer
B) IAS Officer from Central Cadre
C) Elected Member
D) Political Appointee
Answer: A
Explanation: Senior officers of KPAS/KAS cadre often serve as CEOs of Zila Panchayats.
66. Training for newly recruited PDOs is conducted by —
A) Abdul Nazir Sab State Institute of Rural Development (ANSIRD), Mysuru
B) Karnataka University
C) UPSC Academy
D) Law College
Answer: A
Explanation: ANSIRD provides induction and refresher training for all Panchayat administrative officers.
67. The KPAS cadre ensures —
A) Professionalized and efficient Panchayat administration
B) Political control of villages
C) Private industrial development
D) Judicial enforcement
Answer: A
Explanation: It provides a skilled and trained administrative backbone for rural governance.
68. Recruitment of PDOs includes —
A) Competitive written exam and document verification
B) Political nomination
C) Direct appointment by Adhyaksha
D) Random selection
Answer: A
Explanation: KPSC conducts competitive recruitment examinations based on merit.
69. KPAS officers are expected to uphold —
A) Integrity, neutrality, and accountability in administration
B) Party loyalty
C) Bureaucratic secrecy
D) Profit-making
Answer: A
Explanation: They are guided by the Karnataka Civil Service Conduct Rules emphasizing ethics.
70. The main objective of KPAS is —
A) Decentralized governance and administrative efficiency
B) Judicial control
C) Industrial privatization
D) Urban development
Answer: A
Explanation: KPAS was formed to strengthen democratic decentralization and effective service delivery.
71. KPAS officers work closely with —
A) Elected Panchayat representatives and line department officials
B) High Court judges
C) Urban mayors
D) Private companies
Answer: A
Explanation: Coordination ensures holistic rural development.
72. PDOs are directly responsible for —
A) Implementation of State and Central schemes in villages
B) Urban policing
C) Corporate projects
D) Revenue collection alone
Answer: A
Explanation: PDOs act as the nodal officers for scheme execution at Gram Panchayat level.
73. The KPAS cadre ensures accountability through —
A) Regular audits, inspections, and performance reports
B) Media publicity
C) Judicial hearings
D) Political reviews
Answer: A
Explanation: Administrative monitoring strengthens efficiency and transparency.
74. Promotions and transfers within KPAS are handled by —
A) RDPR Department through cadre management rules
B) Election Commission
C) State Legislature
D) Local politicians
Answer: A
Explanation: RDPR is the administrative authority managing cadre movement.
75. The Karnataka Panchayat Administrative Service plays a vital role in —
A) Strengthening rural governance and implementing local self-government principles
B) Conducting urban elections
C) Regulating judiciary
D) Managing private corporations
Answer: A
Explanation: KPAS officers uphold the essence of the 73rd Amendment by operationalizing local democracy.
76. The primary administrative responsibility of the PDO in Panchayat governance is —
A) Coordination between elected representatives and government departments
B) Passing judicial verdicts
C) Conducting state elections
D) Approving parliamentary laws
Answer: A
Explanation: The PDO ensures smooth coordination for implementation of all schemes and decisions of the Gram Panchayat.
77. In case of financial irregularities, the PDO must —
A) Immediately report to the Executive Officer and initiate inquiry
B) Ignore it
C) Transfer funds personally
D) Inform media houses
Answer: A
Explanation: Accountability and financial discipline are core administrative duties of the PDO.
78. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Zilla Panchayat supervises —
A) KPAS officers and Panchayat administrative functioning in the district
B) Urban corporations
C) State ministries
D) Industrial zones
Answer: A
Explanation: The CEO monitors performance, budget, and staff of all Panchayats in the district.
79. The Panchayat Secretary ensures that —
A) All meetings are conducted as per legal provisions and recorded accurately
B) Judicial orders are implemented
C) Political campaigns are promoted
D) Urban bylaws are enforced
Answer: A
Explanation: Proper documentation of meetings and resolutions ensures transparency and legality.
80. Which of the following best describes the role of the Karnataka Panchayat Administrative Service (KPAS)?
A) Backbone of decentralized rural administration in Karnataka
B) Judiciary of the Panchayat system
C) Industrial planning body
D) Legislative committee
Answer: A
Explanation: KPAS officers execute development programs and manage Panchayat-level governance efficiently.
81. The Panchayat Secretary reports administratively to —
A) Panchayat Development Officer (PDO)
B) MLA
C) District Collector
D) Zilla Panchayat President
Answer: A
Explanation: The Secretary works under PDO’s supervision for daily Panchayat operations.
82. The Executive Officer (EO) plays an important role by —
A) Monitoring PDOs and Gram Panchayat staff within the Taluk
B) Managing Parliament
C) Supervising Police Departments
D) Controlling Judiciary
Answer: A
Explanation: The EO coordinates Taluk Panchayat and ensures adherence to rules by PDOs.
83. Accountability of PDOs is maintained through —
A) Performance appraisal by EO and CEO
B) Local elections
C) Media reports
D) Political committees
Answer: A
Explanation: Regular performance reviews ensure efficiency and integrity in the KPAS cadre.
84. When a Gram Panchayat is dissolved, staff responsibilities —
A) Continue under the direction of the Executive Officer
B) Are terminated immediately
C) Are shifted to Municipalities
D) End permanently
Answer: A
Explanation: The EO takes charge of Panchayat functions until reconstitution.
85. The PDO must ensure timely submission of —
A) Monthly progress reports (MPRs) and utilization certificates (UCs)
B) Judicial reports
C) Political manifestos
D) Industrial statements
Answer: A
Explanation: Proper documentation enables monitoring of fund use and project progress.
86. The Village Accountant attached to Panchayat assists mainly in —
A) Land, tax, and population records for development planning
B) Urban tax collection
C) Judicial enforcement
D) Corporate filings
Answer: A
Explanation: Accurate local records support revenue and welfare administration.
87. In Panchayat administration, the principle of “decentralization” means —
A) Transferring powers and responsibilities to local bodies
B) Strengthening central authority
C) Bureaucratic control
D) Judicial supremacy
Answer: A
Explanation: Decentralization empowers Panchayats to plan and execute local programs.
88. Training for PDOs and KPAS officers includes modules on —
A) Finance, e-Governance, and Rural Development
B) Industrial management
C) Police administration
D) Aviation control
Answer: A
Explanation: Training equips officers with technical and administrative skills for rural development.
89. The Karnataka Panchayat Administrative Service ensures —
A) Professional management of rural local bodies
B) Centralized decision-making
C) Judicial control over Panchayats
D) Political dominance
Answer: A
Explanation: KPAS enhances administrative efficiency and service delivery at grassroots level.
90. The KPAS system implements the objectives of —
A) The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
B) The 42nd Amendment Act
C) Indian Penal Code
D) Companies Act
Answer: A
Explanation: The 73rd Amendment created the three-tier Panchayati Raj system emphasizing administrative empowerment.
91. The PDO’s duty in Gram Sabha meetings is to —
A) Present financial reports and scheme progress details
B) Conduct judicial hearings
C) Represent State Assembly
D) Organize political rallies
Answer: A
Explanation: Transparency before Gram Sabha is a constitutional requirement under the Panchayat Act.
92. Disciplinary control over KPAS officers rests with —
A) RDPR Department through Chief Executive Officer (ZP)
B) Judiciary
C) Governor directly
D) MLAs
Answer: A
Explanation: RDPR, via the CEO, enforces disciplinary and service regulations for officers.
93. The PDO functions as —
A) The Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) for Panchayat accounts
B) Chief Judicial Officer
C) Revenue Commissioner
D) Political Secretary
Answer: A
Explanation: PDO authorizes all financial transactions for Gram Panchayat operations.
94. The staff of Gram Panchayats work under —
A) Dual control of Elected Body and Administrative Officers
B) Sole authority of Adhyaksha
C) Only Judiciary
D) Governor’s Office
Answer: A
Explanation: They function administratively under PDO/EO and politically under the Panchayat’s elected leadership.
95. The PDO must ensure that all government schemes —
A) Are implemented fairly and reach eligible beneficiaries
B) Are allocated politically
C) Are diverted to urban areas
D) Are managed by contractors
Answer: A
Explanation: PDO upholds the rule of law and transparency in welfare distribution.
96. KPAS officers submit annual performance appraisals known as —
A) Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs)
B) Financial Dockets
C) Judicial Logs
D) Gram Sabha Files
Answer: A
Explanation: ACRs record achievements and form the basis for promotion and service review.
97. The Executive Officer of Taluk Panchayat coordinates —
A) Work of all PDOs and Panchayat staff within the Taluk
B) Only revenue offices
C) Judiciary
D) Urban planning
Answer: A
Explanation: EO acts as the key link between Gram and Zilla Panchayats.
98. The efficiency of KPAS officers is evaluated based on —
A) Timely execution of schemes, utilization of funds, and public satisfaction
B) Political loyalty
C) Industrial output
D) Judicial verdicts
Answer: A
Explanation: Administrative performance and accountability determine their career progression.
99. The overall goal of the Karnataka Panchayat Administrative Service is to —
A) Ensure efficient, accountable, and decentralized rural governance
B) Replace elected Panchayats
C) Focus only on urban management
D) Reduce rural participation
Answer: A
Explanation: KPAS officers operationalize democratic decentralization through professional administration.
100. The success of Panchayat staff and KPAS officers depends on —
A) Integrity, transparency, and commitment to public service
B) Political favoritism
C) Bureaucratic secrecy
D) Industrial lobbying
Answer: A
Explanation: Ethical conduct and people-oriented governance form the foundation of Panchayati Raj administration.