1. Who is the Executive Officer of the Taluk Panchayat?
A) Deputy Commissioner
B) Chief Executive Officer
C) Executive Officer
D) President
Answer: C) Executive Officer
Explanation: The Taluk Panchayat’s day-to-day administration is managed by the Executive Officer, who acts under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer of the Zilla Panchayat.
2. The Taluk Panchayat functions under which main authority?
A) Chief Minister
B) Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat
C) Deputy Commissioner
D) President of Gram Panchayat
Answer: B) Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat
Explanation: The Executive Officer of Taluk Panchayat reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Zilla Panchayat.
3. The Taluk Panchayat President is elected by whom?
A) Members of Zilla Panchayat
B) Members of Taluk Panchayat
C) Members of Gram Panchayat
D) Government of Karnataka
Answer: B) Members of Taluk Panchayat
Explanation: The elected members of the Taluk Panchayat elect the President and Vice-President from among themselves.
4. The term of office of the President and Vice-President of a Taluk Panchayat is —
A) 3 years
B) 4 years
C) 5 years
D) 6 years
Answer: C) 5 years
Explanation: As per the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, the term of office for both is five years, unless dissolved earlier.
5. Who maintains the records and proceedings of the Taluk Panchayat meetings?
A) Secretary
B) Executive Officer
C) Chief Executive Officer
D) Assistant Executive Engineer
Answer: B) Executive Officer
Explanation: The Executive Officer serves as the administrative head and records the proceedings of the Taluk Panchayat.
6. Which officer acts as a link between Gram Panchayats and Zilla Panchayat?
A) Executive Officer
B) Deputy Commissioner
C) Block Development Officer
D) Panchayat Development Officer
Answer: A) Executive Officer
Explanation: The Executive Officer of the Taluk Panchayat coordinates and implements development programs between Gram Panchayats and Zilla Panchayat.
7. The staff of Taluk Panchayat are appointed by —
A) Taluk Panchayat President
B) Government of Karnataka
C) Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat
D) Executive Officer
Answer: C) Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat
Explanation: The CEO of Zilla Panchayat makes staff appointments in consultation with the State Government.
8. The Executive Officer is equivalent in rank to —
A) IAS Officer
B) Assistant Commissioner
C) Tahsildar
D) Block Development Officer
Answer: D) Block Development Officer
Explanation: The Executive Officer of a Taluk Panchayat is usually a Block Development Officer rank officer deputed from the State Civil Service.
9. The Taluk Panchayat staff mainly assist in —
A) Law and order
B) Rural development and administration
C) Education policy making
D) Revenue collection
Answer: B) Rural development and administration
Explanation: The staff implement rural development schemes and administrative functions in coordination with Gram Panchayats.
10. Who prepares the annual budget of the Taluk Panchayat?
A) President
B) Vice-President
C) Executive Officer
D) Taluk Development Committee
Answer: C) Executive Officer
Explanation: The Executive Officer prepares the annual budget which is later approved by the Taluk Panchayat.
11. The Executive Officer of the Taluk Panchayat is appointed by —
A) State Government
B) Zilla Panchayat
C) Taluk Panchayat
D) Gram Panchayat
Answer: A) State Government
Explanation: The State Government appoints the Executive Officer, who is under the administrative control of the Zilla Panchayat’s CEO.
12. Which officer supervises the implementation of government schemes at the Taluk level?
A) Panchayat Development Officer
B) Executive Officer
C) Deputy Commissioner
D) Village Accountant
Answer: B) Executive Officer
Explanation: The Executive Officer ensures that all government schemes are implemented effectively at the Taluk level.
13. The Engineering Division of Taluk Panchayat is headed by —
A) Junior Engineer
B) Assistant Executive Engineer
C) Executive Officer
D) Gram Panchayat Secretary
Answer: B) Assistant Executive Engineer
Explanation: The Assistant Executive Engineer supervises the engineering and works section at the Taluk Panchayat level.
14. The Executive Officer submits reports to —
A) District Collector
B) Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat
C) MLA of the Constituency
D) President of Gram Panchayat
Answer: B) Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat
Explanation: The Executive Officer is directly accountable to the CEO of Zilla Panchayat.
15. Who is responsible for sanitation and public health programs in the Taluk Panchayat?
A) Health Officer
B) Panchayat Development Officer
C) Executive Officer
D) Taluk Medical Officer
Answer: A) Health Officer
Explanation: The Health Officer implements sanitation and public health schemes under the guidance of the Executive Officer.
16. The Taluk Panchayat accounts are maintained by —
A) Chief Accounts Officer
B) Accountant of Taluk Panchayat
C) Deputy Director of Accounts
D) Revenue Inspector
Answer: B) Accountant of Taluk Panchayat
Explanation: The Accountant maintains records of receipts and expenditure under the supervision of the Executive Officer.
17. Which officer monitors education-related activities under Taluk Panchayat?
A) BEO (Block Education Officer)
B) Tahsildar
C) Village Accountant
D) Gram Secretary
Answer: A) BEO (Block Education Officer)
Explanation: The BEO oversees elementary and secondary education within the Taluk Panchayat jurisdiction.
18. The Taluk Panchayat’s engineering section works mainly on —
A) Urban infrastructure
B) Village roads and rural water supply
C) National highways
D) Railways
Answer: B) Village roads and rural water supply
Explanation: The Taluk Panchayat focuses on local development works such as rural roads, minor irrigation, and drinking water.
19. The staff recruitment and service conditions in Taluk Panchayat are governed by —
A) Panchayat Raj Act, 1993
B) Civil Services Rules
C) Zilla Panchayat Rules
D) Rural Development Manual
Answer: A) Panchayat Raj Act, 1993
Explanation: The Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993 defines staff structure, duties, and service conditions of Panchayat employees.
20. Who is responsible for conducting Taluk Panchayat meetings?
A) President
B) Executive Officer
C) Vice-President
D) Secretary
Answer: A) President
Explanation: The President presides over all meetings of the Taluk Panchayat and ensures smooth functioning.
21. The Vice-President of Taluk Panchayat performs duties —
A) In absence of President
B) Permanently
C) When appointed by Zilla Panchayat
D) Only for financial matters
Answer: A) In absence of President
Explanation: The Vice-President acts as President when the President is unable to perform duties.
22. Which department provides technical staff to the Taluk Panchayat?
A) PWD
B) RDPR Department
C) Revenue Department
D) Health Department
Answer: B) RDPR Department
Explanation: The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department provides engineers and technical staff to the Panchayats.
23. The Executive Officer is responsible for —
A) Policy-making
B) Implementation of decisions of the Taluk Panchayat
C) Revenue collection
D) Law enforcement
Answer: B) Implementation of decisions of the Taluk Panchayat
Explanation: The EO executes resolutions passed by the Taluk Panchayat.
24. The staff salary and allowances are paid from —
A) Zilla Panchayat Fund
B) Taluk Panchayat Fund
C) State Treasury
D) Gram Panchayat Fund
Answer: B) Taluk Panchayat Fund
Explanation: All administrative expenses including staff salaries are paid from the Taluk Panchayat’s fund.
25. The main objective of the Taluk Panchayat staff is —
A) Political administration
B) Efficient implementation of rural development schemes
C) Urban planning
D) Judicial administration
Answer: B) Efficient implementation of rural development schemes
Explanation: Staff ensure the effective delivery of government welfare programs and development initiatives at the Taluk level.
26. The Taluk Panchayat mainly coordinates the activities of —
A) Gram Panchayats in the Taluk
B) Zilla Panchayat only
C) Urban Local Bodies
D) State Secretariat
Answer: A) Gram Panchayats in the Taluk
Explanation: Taluk Panchayat acts as an intermediate body between Gram Panchayats and Zilla Panchayat to ensure proper coordination of rural development programs.
27. The Executive Officer has the power to —
A) Suspend Gram Panchayat staff temporarily
B) Dismiss elected representatives
C) Make State policies
D) Conduct Assembly elections
Answer: A) Suspend Gram Panchayat staff temporarily
Explanation: The EO can take disciplinary action against staff working under the Taluk Panchayat or Gram Panchayat under his control.
28. Who is responsible for maintaining Taluk Panchayat property?
A) President
B) Executive Officer
C) Accountant
D) Zilla Panchayat
Answer: B) Executive Officer
Explanation: The Executive Officer ensures proper maintenance, use, and protection of the Taluk Panchayat property and assets.
29. The Taluk Panchayat Engineer assists mainly in —
A) Construction and maintenance of roads and buildings
B) Law and order
C) Health programs
D) Tax collection
Answer: A) Construction and maintenance of roads and buildings
Explanation: The engineering section executes civil works and oversees infrastructure development at the Taluk level.
30. The Executive Officer is responsible for preparing —
A) Development plans of the Taluk
B) State annual plan
C) Urban Master Plan
D) Zilla Budget
Answer: A) Development plans of the Taluk
Explanation: The EO prepares annual development and action plans for the Taluk based on inputs from Gram Panchayats.
31. Which officer provides technical advice to the Taluk Panchayat?
A) Assistant Executive Engineer
B) Panchayat Development Officer
C) Chief Engineer
D) Sub-Divisional Officer
Answer: A) Assistant Executive Engineer
Explanation: The AEE provides engineering and technical support for works and infrastructure projects under Taluk Panchayat.
32. The Taluk Panchayat implements which of the following schemes?
A) MGNREGA and PMGSY
B) Industrial subsidy schemes
C) Income tax reforms
D) Urban Smart City projects
Answer: A) MGNREGA and PMGSY
Explanation: Schemes like Mahatma Gandhi NREGA and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana are implemented through Taluk Panchayats.
33. The Taluk Panchayat Health Officer reports to —
A) District Health Officer
B) Executive Officer
C) Taluk Panchayat President
D) Zilla Panchayat Health Committee
Answer: B) Executive Officer
Explanation: All departmental officers at the Taluk Panchayat work under the administrative supervision of the Executive Officer.
34. The Taluk Panchayat Secretary assists in —
A) Maintaining minutes and correspondence
B) Preparing State-level reports
C) Conducting elections
D) Policy formulation
Answer: A) Maintaining minutes and correspondence
Explanation: The Secretary assists the EO in maintaining official records and correspondence of the Taluk Panchayat.
35. The Taluk Panchayat Standing Committees are chaired by —
A) Members elected among themselves
B) President
C) Executive Officer
D) Deputy Commissioner
Answer: A) Members elected among themselves
Explanation: Standing Committees like Finance, Education, Health, and Agriculture are headed by elected members.
36. The Executive Officer must place audit reports before —
A) Taluk Panchayat meeting
B) Zilla Panchayat
C) Gram Sabha
D) State Audit Department
Answer: A) Taluk Panchayat meeting
Explanation: Audit reports are discussed in Taluk Panchayat meetings to ensure financial accountability and transparency.
37. The staff of Taluk Panchayat are accountable to —
A) Executive Officer
B) Chief Executive Officer
C) Both (A) and (B)
D) President
Answer: C) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation: The Taluk Panchayat staff are directly under the EO’s supervision and indirectly accountable to the CEO of Zilla Panchayat.
38. Which committee supervises education programs in the Taluk Panchayat?
A) Education and Health Standing Committee
B) Finance Committee
C) Agriculture Committee
D) Women and Child Committee
Answer: A) Education and Health Standing Committee
Explanation: This committee monitors the implementation of education and health-related schemes at the Taluk level.
39. The Executive Officer can delegate powers to —
A) Assistant Executive Engineer or Accountant
B) Zilla Panchayat CEO
C) MLA
D) President
Answer: A) Assistant Executive Engineer or Accountant
Explanation: The EO may delegate administrative or financial powers to subordinate staff for efficiency.
40. The Taluk Panchayat supervises the work of —
A) Gram Panchayats under its jurisdiction
B) Urban local bodies
C) State government ministries
D) Zilla Panchayat
Answer: A) Gram Panchayats under its jurisdiction
Explanation: Taluk Panchayat reviews and guides the functioning of all Gram Panchayats in its Taluk.
41. The annual report of Taluk Panchayat is submitted to —
A) Zilla Panchayat
B) Deputy Commissioner
C) Chief Minister
D) Governor
Answer: A) Zilla Panchayat
Explanation: The EO submits the Taluk Panchayat’s annual report and accounts to the CEO of Zilla Panchayat.
42. Which of the following officers belongs to the administrative section of Taluk Panchayat?
A) Executive Officer
B) Junior Engineer
C) Health Officer
D) Block Education Officer
Answer: A) Executive Officer
Explanation: Administrative control lies primarily with the EO, who coordinates all departments.
43. Gram Panchayat Secretaries are supervised by —
A) Executive Officer of Taluk Panchayat
B) President of Gram Panchayat
C) Tahsildar
D) Deputy Commissioner
Answer: A) Executive Officer of Taluk Panchayat
Explanation: The EO ensures Gram Panchayat Secretaries perform duties properly and implements corrective actions.
44. The Finance Section of Taluk Panchayat is headed by —
A) Accountant
B) Executive Officer
C) Finance Officer
D) Clerk
Answer: B) Executive Officer
Explanation: The EO is the overall head of the finance section, though the Accountant handles day-to-day entries.
45. The Taluk Panchayat President represents —
A) The elected body
B) The administrative staff
C) State government
D) Zilla Panchayat
Answer: A) The elected body
Explanation: The President represents elected members of the Taluk Panchayat and presides over meetings.
46. The Taluk Panchayat’s powers are derived from —
A) Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993
B) Constitution of India (Article 243)
C) Both (A) and (B)
D) State Budget
Answer: C) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation: The Panchayat Raj Act implements constitutional provisions (73rd Amendment, Article 243) at the state level.
47. The staff grievance redressal in Taluk Panchayat is handled by —
A) Executive Officer
B) CEO of Zilla Panchayat
C) Panchayat Raj Department
D) Taluk Panchayat President
Answer: A) Executive Officer
Explanation: The EO handles service matters, complaints, and grievances of Taluk Panchayat staff.
48. The Taluk Panchayat performs both —
A) Administrative and Developmental functions
B) Judicial and Legislative functions
C) Financial and Electoral functions
D) Political and Religious functions
Answer: A) Administrative and Developmental functions
Explanation: Taluk Panchayat handles planning, implementation, and monitoring of rural development programs.
49. The funds of Taluk Panchayat include —
A) Grants from Government
B) Own revenues
C) Funds from Zilla Panchayat
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: The Taluk Panchayat Fund is composed of government grants, local revenues, and funds transferred from Zilla Panchayat.
50. The Taluk Panchayat plays an important role in —
A) Decentralized planning and governance
B) Centralized control
C) Judicial system
D) Police administration
Answer: A) Decentralized planning and governance
Explanation: Taluk Panchayats are the middle tier of local self-government ensuring democratic decentralization.
51. The Taluk Panchayat is responsible for implementing programs related to —
A) Rural development and poverty alleviation
B) Defense services
C) Railway projects
D) Urban metro projects
Answer: A) Rural development and poverty alleviation
Explanation: Taluk Panchayats focus on rural schemes such as housing, self-employment, and infrastructure.
52. The Executive Officer supervises which type of programs?
A) Centrally sponsored schemes
B) State schemes
C) Local schemes
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: The EO coordinates and monitors all types of schemes implemented through the Taluk Panchayat.
53. The Taluk Panchayat President is responsible for —
A) Presiding over meetings and ensuring execution of resolutions
B) Appointing staff
C) Conducting elections
D) Preparing budget
Answer: A) Presiding over meetings and ensuring execution of resolutions
Explanation: The President leads the meetings and ensures that all decisions taken are executed properly.
54. The Vice-President of Taluk Panchayat —
A) Acts in absence of President
B) Has no role
C) Controls budget
D) Heads all committees
Answer: A) Acts in absence of President
Explanation: The Vice-President performs the duties of the President when the latter is absent.
55. The staff structure of the Taluk Panchayat is determined by —
A) State Government
B) Zilla Panchayat
C) Chief Executive Officer
D) Taluk Panchayat President
Answer: A) State Government
Explanation: The Karnataka Government determines staffing pattern, cadre, and service rules.
56. The Executive Officer has powers equivalent to —
A) Block Development Officer
B) Tahsildar
C) Assistant Commissioner
D) Sub-Divisional Magistrate
Answer: A) Block Development Officer
Explanation: EO is generally a BDO-rank officer handling administrative and developmental responsibilities.
57. The technical staff like Engineers and Junior Engineers work under —
A) Assistant Executive Engineer
B) Executive Officer
C) Both (A) and (B)
D) Chief Engineer
Answer: C) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation: They report to the AEE and are administratively under the EO.
58. The Taluk Panchayat acts as a —
A) Coordinating and implementing agency
B) Legislative body
C) Law enforcement body
D) Revenue department
Answer: A) Coordinating and implementing agency
Explanation: It coordinates Gram Panchayat activities and implements development schemes.
59. The accounting records of Taluk Panchayat must be audited —
A) Every year
B) Once in 3 years
C) Every six months
D) Only when required
Answer: A) Every year
Explanation: Annual audits ensure transparency and financial accountability.
60. The Finance Standing Committee supervises —
A) Income and expenditure
B) Recruitment process
C) Election procedures
D) Law enforcement
Answer: A) Income and expenditure
Explanation: It reviews financial performance and advises on resource utilization.
61. The Taluk Panchayat Secretary assists in —
A) Administrative correspondence
B) Budget preparation
C) Maintenance of records
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: The Secretary handles administrative and documentation support for the EO.
62. The Education Officer in the Taluk Panchayat supervises —
A) Primary and Secondary Schools
B) Colleges
C) Industrial Training Institutes
D) Universities
Answer: A) Primary and Secondary Schools
Explanation: Education programs up to secondary level are handled by the Block Education Officer.
63. The Taluk Panchayat Fund is used for —
A) Administrative expenses and development works
B) Political campaigns
C) Judiciary operations
D) Police reforms
Answer: A) Administrative expenses and development works
Explanation: The fund finances local development, salaries, and maintenance.
64. The staff training programs are organized by —
A) State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD)
B) Zilla Panchayat
C) Taluk Panchayat President
D) Deputy Commissioner
Answer: A) State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD)
Explanation: SIRD and RDPR Department provide periodic training to Panchayat staff.
65. Minutes of Taluk Panchayat meetings are prepared by —
A) Executive Officer
B) Secretary
C) President
D) Accountant
Answer: B) Secretary
Explanation: The Secretary records the proceedings and resolutions of the meetings.
66. Public grievances at Taluk Panchayat level are addressed by —
A) Executive Officer
B) President
C) Both (A) and (B)
D) CEO of Zilla Panchayat
Answer: C) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation: EO and President jointly address complaints from the public.
67. Disciplinary action against Taluk Panchayat staff can be taken by —
A) Executive Officer
B) Chief Executive Officer
C) Both (A) and (B)
D) President
Answer: C) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation: EO has minor disciplinary powers; major actions require CEO’s approval.
68. The main responsibility of the Executive Officer is —
A) Implementing decisions of the Panchayat
B) Political leadership
C) Judicial administration
D) Revenue collection
Answer: A) Implementing decisions of the Panchayat
Explanation: EO ensures administrative execution of Panchayat’s resolutions.
69. The Zilla Panchayat CEO monitors —
A) Work of Executive Officers of all Taluk Panchayats
B) Gram Sabha meetings
C) MLA constituency works
D) Police operations
Answer: A) Work of Executive Officers of all Taluk Panchayats
Explanation: CEO supervises Taluk Panchayat administration and progress.
70. Service conditions of Taluk Panchayat staff are governed by —
A) Karnataka Panchayat Raj (Service) Rules
B) Indian Penal Code
C) Karnataka Civil Service Rules
D) None of these
Answer: A) Karnataka Panchayat Raj (Service) Rules
Explanation: These rules define recruitment, promotion, and service conduct.
71. The budget of Taluk Panchayat is finally approved by —
A) Taluk Panchayat members
B) Zilla Panchayat CEO
C) State Government
D) President
Answer: A) Taluk Panchayat members
Explanation: Members discuss and approve the annual budget presented by EO.
72. The Audit report is examined by —
A) Finance Committee
B) Zilla Panchayat
C) Gram Sabha
D) Rural Development Department
Answer: A) Finance Committee
Explanation: It reviews and recommends action on audit findings.
73. The Taluk Panchayat prepares development plans for —
A) One year (Annual Plan)
B) Five years (Perspective Plan)
C) Both A and B
D) Only central schemes
Answer: C) Both A and B
Explanation: Annual and long-term plans are made for rural development.
74. The Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) reports to —
A) Executive Officer
B) Chief Engineer
C) Zilla Panchayat Engineer
D) President
Answer: A) Executive Officer
Explanation: AEE works under EO for technical execution and supervision.
75. The Performance appraisal of Taluk Panchayat staff is done by —
A) Executive Officer
B) President
C) CEO of Zilla Panchayat
D) RDPR Minister
Answer: A) Executive Officer
Explanation: EO evaluates performance for promotions and disciplinary actions.
76. The Executive Officer attends —
A) Taluk Panchayat and Committee meetings
B) Only Gram Sabha
C) Only Zilla Panchayat meetings
D) None
Answer: A) Taluk Panchayat and Committee meetings
Explanation: EO participates to assist members with technical and administrative inputs.
77. The Taluk Panchayat implements programs related to —
A) Health and sanitation
B) Education and women’s welfare
C) Agriculture and rural industries
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: It executes multi-sectoral rural development activities.
78. Funds allocation to Gram Panchayats is recommended by —
A) Taluk Panchayat
B) State Finance Commission
C) Deputy Commissioner
D) MLA
Answer: A) Taluk Panchayat
Explanation: It decides inter-Panchayat distribution of grants within its jurisdiction.
79. The Taluk Panchayat’s seal is in the custody of —
A) Executive Officer
B) President
C) Secretary
D) Accountant
Answer: A) Executive Officer
Explanation: EO keeps custody of official seals, documents, and property.
80. Planning Officer in the Taluk Panchayat assists in —
A) Preparation of development plans and schemes
B) Conducting elections
C) Maintaining accounts
D) Law enforcement
Answer: A) Preparation of development plans and schemes
Explanation: Planning Officer collects data and drafts local development proposals.
81. The Taluk Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) works at —
A) Gram Panchayat level
B) Taluk level
C) Zilla level
D) State level
Answer: A) Gram Panchayat level
Explanation: PDO works under EO but is posted at Gram Panchayat for field-level execution.
82. Inspection of Gram Panchayat records is done by —
A) Executive Officer
B) President of Taluk Panchayat
C) Accountant
D) Tahsildar
Answer: A) Executive Officer
Explanation: EO regularly inspects Gram Panchayat records to ensure compliance.
83. The Taluk Panchayat plays a vital role in —
A) Local democracy and decentralization
B) Central governance
C) Judicial system
D) Urban policing
Answer: A) Local democracy and decentralization
Explanation: It embodies grassroots democracy in the three-tier Panchayat system.
84. The Executive Officer submits monthly progress reports to —
A) CEO of Zilla Panchayat
B) Deputy Commissioner
C) MLA
D) President
Answer: A) CEO of Zilla Panchayat
Explanation: EO regularly reports development and financial progress to CEO.
85. Monitoring and Evaluation of projects at the Taluk level is done by —
A) Executive Officer
B) Taluk Panchayat Committee
C) Both (A) and (B)
D) Deputy Commissioner
Answer: C) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation: EO and committees jointly monitor scheme implementation.
86. The official correspondence of Taluk Panchayat is signed by —
A) Executive Officer
B) President
C) Secretary
D) Accountant
Answer: A) Executive Officer
Explanation: EO handles official communications on behalf of the Taluk Panchayat.
87. The Taluk Panchayat Staff includes —
A) Executive Officer, AEE, Accountant, Secretary, Clerks, and Peons
B) IAS officers
C) Revenue Inspectors
D) Police officers
Answer: A) Executive Officer, AEE, Accountant, Secretary, Clerks, and Peons
Explanation: These are the regular staff under EO for administration and development work.
88. Leave sanctioning authority for staff is —
A) Executive Officer
B) CEO of Zilla Panchayat
C) Both (A) and (B)
D) President
Answer: A) Executive Officer
Explanation: EO handles routine service matters like leave, transfer recommendations, etc.
89. Taluk Panchayat offices are generally located at —
A) Taluk headquarters
B) Gram Panchayat
C) Zilla Panchayat
D) District capital
Answer: A) Taluk headquarters
Explanation: The office is situated in the Taluk headquarters for easy coordination.
90. The Executive Officer’s appointment and transfer are controlled by —
A) State Government
B) Zilla Panchayat
C) Deputy Commissioner
D) President
Answer: A) State Government
Explanation: The EO is a government officer under RDPR Department, posted by the state.
91. The EO must submit utilization certificates for grants to —
A) CEO of Zilla Panchayat
B) Finance Department
C) Taluk Panchayat President
D) MLA
Answer: A) CEO of Zilla Panchayat
Explanation: The EO ensures all funds are used correctly and reports utilization to CEO.
92. RTI (Right to Information) applications related to Taluk Panchayat are handled by —
A) Executive Officer (as PIO)
B) Zilla Panchayat CEO
C) President
D) Tahsildar
Answer: A) Executive Officer (as PIO)
Explanation: EO acts as Public Information Officer under the RTI Act.
93. The Taluk Panchayat Accountant maintains —
A) Cash books, ledgers, and vouchers
B) School attendance
C) Police diaries
D) Revenue records
Answer: A) Cash books, ledgers, and vouchers
Explanation: The Accountant maintains all financial records under EO’s supervision.
94. The Standing Committees report to —
A) Full Taluk Panchayat body
B) Zilla Panchayat
C) CEO
D) State Government
Answer: A) Full Taluk Panchayat body
Explanation: Their recommendations are placed before the general body for approval.
95. The Taluk Panchayat President may call a special meeting —
A) When required or on request of members
B) Only once a year
C) Only during budget session
D) With permission of Zilla Panchayat
Answer: A) When required or on request of members
Explanation: The President can call special meetings for urgent issues.
96. The Taluk Panchayat office functions under which department?
A) Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Department
B) Home Department
C) Education Department
D) Finance Department
Answer: A) Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Department
Explanation: All Panchayat bodies come under the RDPR Department of Karnataka.
97. The EO acts as the drawing and disbursing officer (DDO) for —
A) Taluk Panchayat funds
B) Zilla Panchayat
C) State Treasury
D) Gram Panchayat
Answer: A) Taluk Panchayat funds
Explanation: EO is the financial authority responsible for withdrawals and payments.
98. Administrative inspection of Taluk Panchayat is done by —
A) CEO of Zilla Panchayat
B) Deputy Commissioner
C) RDPR Department
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: Higher authorities conduct inspections to ensure compliance and efficiency.
99. The Taluk Panchayat promotes —
A) Grassroot democracy and self-reliance
B) Centralized governance
C) Judicial administration
D) Political campaigning
Answer: A) Grassroot democracy and self-reliance
Explanation: Its core purpose is local self-government and participatory development.
100. The staff of Taluk Panchayat serve as —
A) Backbone of rural administration
B) Officers of urban municipalities
C) Revenue collectors
D) Defense personnel
Answer: A) Backbone of rural administration
Explanation: They form the middle-tier administrative structure ensuring smooth rural governance and implementation of policies.