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1. The Zilla Panchayat is the ______ tier of the Panchayat Raj system.<\/mark><\/strong>
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Top (District)
Answer:<\/strong> D
Explanation:<\/strong> The Zilla Panchayat functions at the district level<\/em>, forming the top tier in the three-tier Panchayat Raj system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The Zilla Panchayat is constituted under which Article of the Constitution?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Article 243B
B) Article 243G
C) Article 243C
D) Article 243D
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 243B mandates the establishment of Panchayats at the village, intermediate, and district levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. In Karnataka, the Zilla Panchayat is established under which law?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993
B) Constitution of India directly
C) Municipalities Act
D) State Finance Commission Act
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> The Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993 provides for the constitution and powers of all three tiers of local self-government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The Zilla Panchayat represents the \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) District level of local self-government
B) Village administration
C) Urban area
D) State Secretariat
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It is responsible for planning and coordination of development activities at the district level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Members of Zilla Panchayat are elected from \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Territorial constituencies within the district
B) Gram Sabhas
C) Taluk offices
D) Municipal wards
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> The district is divided into territorial constituencies, each electing one member to the Zilla Panchayat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. The strength of Zilla Panchayat members depends on \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Population of the district
B) State Legislature size
C) Governor\u2019s decision
D) Number of Taluks
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> The State Government decides the number of members based on district population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Seats in Zilla Panchayat are reserved for \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) SC, ST, Backward Classes, and Women
B) Government officials
C) Urban residents
D) Industrial workers
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> As per the 73rd Amendment, reservations ensure equitable representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. The term of office of Zilla Panchayat members is \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Five years
B) Three years
C) Two years
D) Six years
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Like other Panchayats, Zilla Panchayat members hold office for five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. The head of the Zilla Panchayat is called \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Adhyaksha
B) President
C) Chairperson
D) Chief Executive Officer
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> The elected head of the Zilla Panchayat is officially called the Adhyaksha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. The deputy head of the Zilla Panchayat is called \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Upadhyaksha
B) Vice President
C) Deputy Adhyaksha
D) District Officer
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> The Upadhyaksha assists the Adhyaksha and presides in their absence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. The Adhyaksha and Upadhyaksha are elected by \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) The elected members of Zilla Panchayat
B) MLA and MP
C) Governor
D) State Cabinet
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> They are chosen internally from among the elected members of the Zilla Panchayat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. The term of office for Adhyaksha and Upadhyaksha is \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 20 months or as notified by the Government
B) Five years
C) Three years
D) Two years
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Usually, 20 months term is prescribed by rotation of reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zilla Panchayat is appointed by \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) State Government
B) Zilla Panchayat Adhyaksha
C) District Collector
D) Panchayat Raj Department only
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> The CEO, an IAS or KPAS officer, is appointed by the State Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. The CEO acts as the \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Administrative head of the Zilla Panchayat
B) Political leader
C) Judicial officer
D) Revenue inspector
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> The CEO supervises staff and ensures implementation of Panchayat resolutions and programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. The elected members of Zilla Panchayat are accountable to \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) People of their constituencies
B) Chief Minister
C) Zilla Adhyaksha
D) CEO
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> They are directly elected representatives of people and answerable to their voters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. The Zilla Panchayat must have at least one meeting every \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Two months
B) Month
C) Quarter
D) Six months
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It is mandatory to meet at least once in every two months to review progress and take decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. The quorum for a Zilla Panchayat meeting is \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) One-third of total members
B) Half of the members
C) Two-thirds of members
D) All members
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> One-third presence is required to transact business legally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. The Adhyaksha of Zilla Panchayat presides over \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) All meetings of the Zilla Panchayat
B) Assembly sessions
C) Urban local bodies
D) Parliament
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> The Adhyaksha leads and ensures orderly conduct of all Zilla Panchayat meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. In the absence of the Adhyaksha, who presides over the meeting?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Upadhyaksha
B) CEO
C) MLA
D) District Judge
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> The Upadhyaksha acts as chairperson during the Adhyaksha\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. The official record of meetings is maintained by \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
B) Adhyaksha
C) MLA
D) Finance Officer
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> CEO maintains proceedings, minutes, and resolutions for official documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. The Zilla Panchayat consists of \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Elected members + MPs + MLAs + Certain nominated members
B) Only elected members
C) Only officials
D) Governor\u2019s nominees
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> MLAs, MPs, and members of Rajya Sabha from the district are ex-officio members without voting rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. Vacancies in Zilla Panchayat due to death or resignation are filled \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Through by-elections within six months
B) After five years
C) By Governor nomination
D) By State Election Commission decision only
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> As per constitutional provision, by-elections must be held within six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. The seat of the Zilla Panchayat office is located at \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) District Headquarters
B) Taluk Office
C) Gram Panchayat Office
D) State Secretariat
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Every Zilla Panchayat functions from the headquarters of the respective district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. Disqualification of a Zilla Panchayat member is decided by \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) State Election Commission
B) CEO
C) Adhyaksha
D) High Court
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> The State Election Commission has authority over disqualification matters under the Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. The first Zilla Parishad in Karnataka (then Mysore State) was established in \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1987
B) 1960
C) 1978
D) 1993
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Zilla Parishads were introduced in Karnataka in 1987, following decentralization reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. The Zilla Panchayat is responsible for \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) District-level planning, coordination and development
B) Judicial reforms
C) Police management
D) Urban housing
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It coordinates planning, execution and monitoring of rural development across the district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. The Zilla Panchayat prepares \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) District Development Plan
B) State Budget
C) Parliament Bill
D) National Tax Policy
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> The District Development Plan integrates plans from all Taluk and Gram Panchayats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. The executive powers of the Zilla Panchayat vest in \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Adhyaksha
B) Upadhyaksha
C) CEO
D) Governor
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> The Adhyaksha is the executive head of the Zilla Panchayat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. Administrative control of the Zilla Panchayat staff is exercised by \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
B) Adhyaksha
C) MLA
D) Deputy Commissioner
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> The CEO is the administrative head responsible for execution and supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. Zilla Panchayat formulates schemes related to \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Agriculture, education, health, rural roads and water supply
B) Defence
C) Railways
D) Judiciary
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It handles subjects devolved under the Eleventh Schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. The CEO ensures implementation of \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Resolutions and decisions passed by Zilla Panchayat
B) State judicial orders
C) Legislative acts
D) Urban rules
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> CEO executes all resolutions in coordination with line departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

32. Zilla Panchayat functions as \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Planning and supervisory body at district level
B) Legislative house
C) Judicial bench
D) Political party
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It acts as a planning authority ensuring decentralization of development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33. The Zilla Panchayat must meet at least \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Once in two months
B) Once a year
C) Quarterly
D) Monthly
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Bi-monthly meetings are mandatory for effective functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. The quorum for meetings is \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) One-third of total members
B) Half
C) Two-thirds
D) All
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Minimum one-third presence is required for valid proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. Standing Committees of Zilla Panchayat are created for \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Finance, Education, Health, Agriculture, Social Justice, etc.
B) Judiciary and Defence
C) Urban Housing
D) Law and Order
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Each committee deals with a specific development sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. The chairpersons of Standing Committees are elected by \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Members of Zilla Panchayat
B) CEO
C) State Government
D) MLA
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> They are elected internally from among the elected members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

37. The CEO acts as \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Secretary to the Zilla Panchayat and head of its office
B) Political advisor
C) Judge
D) Revenue officer only
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> CEO coordinates administration, records, and execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

38. The Zilla Panchayat controls \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Taluk Panchayats in the district
B) Municipal Corporations
C) Urban wards
D) Courts
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It supervises Taluk Panchayats for district-level integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

39. Funds of the Zilla Panchayat come from \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Grants from State Government and Central schemes
B) Judicial fees
C) Urban taxes
D) Loans
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It depends on government grants and devolved plan funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

40. The Zilla Panchayat maintains \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Zilla Panchayat Fund
B) Reserve Bank account
C) Industrial fund
D) Private trust
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> All receipts and expenditures are routed through this fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

41. Financial audit of Zilla Panchayat is conducted by \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) State Audit or Local Fund Audit Department
B) Private auditors
C) MLA office
D) District Judge
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Regular audits ensure financial transparency and discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

42. Zilla Panchayat is accountable to \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) People of the district and State Government
B) Parliament
C) High Court
D) Municipal Councils
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It answers to citizens through elections and to Government through reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

43. Major schemes implemented by Zilla Panchayat include \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) MGNREGA, PMAY-G, Jal Jeevan Mission
B) Defence projects
C) Urban Smart City
D) Tax reforms
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> District-level Panchayats implement national and state rural development schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

44. Zilla Panchayat forwards its development plan to \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) District Planning Committee (DPC)
B) Parliament
C) State Cabinet
D) Gram Sabha
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> DPC consolidates plans for the entire district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

45. The Adhyaksha supervises \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) CEO and all committees
B) Judicial officers
C) Urban corporations
D) Police
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> The Adhyaksha oversees performance and ensures implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

46. Zilla Panchayat members receive \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Sitting allowance and honorarium fixed by Government
B) Full salary
C) Pension
D) Judicial fee
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Members are paid allowances for attending meetings and duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

47. Removal of Adhyaksha or Upadhyaksha is by \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) No-confidence motion by majority of members
B) Governor\u2019s order
C) CEO\u2019s decision
D) MLA\u2019s motion
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Democratic accountability allows removal by majority vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

48. Zilla Panchayat can form \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Standing and Ad-hoc Committees
B) Political parties
C) Courts
D) Urban boards
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Committees handle sectoral planning and special issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

49. Zilla Panchayat implements which schedule of the Constitution?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Eleventh Schedule
B) Ninth Schedule
C) Twelfth Schedule
D) Tenth Schedule
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Eleventh Schedule lists 29 subjects devolved to Panchayats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50. The basic objective of Zilla Panchayat is \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Decentralization and democratic self-governance
B) Urban control
C) Judicial independence
D) Political monopoly
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It fulfills the 73rd Amendment\u2019s goal of local self-government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51. The financial year of Zilla Panchayat is \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1st April to 31st March
B) January to December
C) June to May
D) October to September
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It follows the Government of Karnataka\u2019s financial calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52. The Zilla Panchayat budget is prepared by \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Chief Executive Officer and Finance Officer
B) Adhyaksha alone
C) MLA
D) Urban Corporation
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> CEO drafts and presents the budget to the Panchayat for approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

53. Zilla Panchayat funds are kept in \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Nationalized bank or Treasury
B) Private bank
C) MLA\u2019s account
D) Urban board
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Government-approved banks or treasuries maintain official accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

54. The CEO is the \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO)
B) Political head
C) Judicial officer
D) Police chief
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> CEO authorizes expenditure and ensures financial compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

55. Zilla Panchayat audit reports are sent to \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) State Government \/ RDPR Department
B) Parliament
C) Gram Sabha
D) Urban Commission
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> State reviews audit findings for corrective measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

56. Zilla Panchayat may grant funds to \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Taluk and Gram Panchayats
B) Judiciary
C) Private bodies
D) Urban Corporations
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It allocates district-level grants to lower tiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

57. Zilla Panchayat ensures coordination among \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Line departments and Taluk Panchayats
B) Judiciary and Police
C) Industrial boards
D) Urban councils
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Inter-departmental coordination ensures effective rural governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

58. The staff of Zilla Panchayat belong to \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Karnataka Panchayat Administrative Service (KPAS)
B) Judicial Services
C) Police Department
D) Urban Local Body Cadre
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> KPAS officers manage administration at Zilla and Taluk levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

59. The CEO submits monthly and annual reports to \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) State Government and RDPR Department
B) Governor
C) High Court
D) District Collector
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Periodic reporting maintains accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

60. The Zilla Panchayat conducts social audits of \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Development schemes like MGNREGA
B) Judicial reforms
C) Police administration
D) Private industries
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Social audits ensure community participation and transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

61. The Executive staff includes \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Engineers, Accounts Officers, Extension Officers and clerical staff
B) Police constables
C) Judicial clerks
D) Teachers only
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> They support planning and implementation at the district level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

62. The CEO assists the Adhyaksha in \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Administrative and financial matters
B) Legislative debates
C) Political meetings
D) Judicial decisions
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> CEO ensures execution of resolutions and maintains records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

63. Zilla Panchayat receives grants recommended by \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) State Finance Commission (SFC) and Central Finance Commission (CFC)
B) Judiciary
C) Reserve Bank
D) NGOs
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Both commissions recommend fund devolution to local bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64. The Zilla Panchayat has power to \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Sanction district-level works within its jurisdiction
B) Frame national policy
C) Conduct elections
D) Control judiciary
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It approves and implements rural infrastructure works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

65. The Zilla Panchayat forwards annual performance reports to \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) RDPR Department
B) Urban Development Department
C) Election Commission
D) Chief Secretary
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Reports help monitor efficiency and scheme implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

66. Staff disciplinary control lies with \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) CEO and State Government
B) MLA
C) Adhyaksha only
D) District Judge
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> CEO handles minor cases; Government decides major penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

67. Zilla Panchayat coordinates with \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) District Planning Committee (DPC)
B) Municipalities
C) Parliament
D) Police
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> DPC integrates plans from all rural and urban local bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

68. The Zilla Panchayat plays a key role in \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Decentralized district planning
B) Urban zoning
C) Tax enforcement
D) Industrial licensing
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It ensures people\u2019s participation in planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

69. Zilla Panchayat supervises functioning of \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Taluk Panchayats and Gram Panchayats
B) Parliament
C) Judiciary
D) Corporations
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It ensures effective administration at all subordinate levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

70. The Zilla Panchayat may recommend \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Policies and new schemes for rural development
B) Judicial reforms
C) Police laws
D) Urban master plans
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Recommendations help improve local governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

71. The Adhyaksha represents the Zilla Panchayat in \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Official and Government functions
B) Parliament
C) Courts
D) Urban councils
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Adhyaksha is the official spokesperson and leader of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

72. Each Standing Committee must meet at least \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Once a month
B) Once a year
C) Twice a year
D) Once in two months
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Frequent meetings ensure continuous policy review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

73. The Zilla Panchayat exercises control over \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) District-level officers of line departments
B) Judiciary
C) Parliament
D) Political parties
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Departments like Education, Health, and Agriculture function under its guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

74. The Adhyaksha can be removed through \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) No-confidence motion by two-thirds majority
B) Judicial order
C) Government suspension only
D) CEO\u2019s order
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Two-thirds majority of members can remove Adhyaksha democratically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75. The overall aim of Zilla Panchayat administration is \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Effective decentralized governance and rural development
B) Political centralization
C) Urban privatization
D) Industrial control
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Zilla Panchayat ensures rural progress through people\u2019s participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

76. The Zilla Panchayat Adhyaksha acts as \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Executive head and presiding authority
B) Judicial officer
C) Police head
D) Legislative chair
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Adhyaksha oversees all administrative and policy functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

77. The CEO ensures compliance with \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act and Government orders
B) Judicial rulings
C) Political manifestos
D) MLA instructions
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> CEO is responsible for lawful and efficient governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

78. Financial powers of Adhyaksha include \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Sanctioning expenditure within approved limits
B) Levying income tax
C) Approving bank loans
D) Issuing permits
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Adhyaksha exercises limited financial powers with Panchayat approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

79. The Zilla Panchayat plays a vital role in \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
B) Enforcing court judgments
C) Controlling police
D) Framing laws
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Its programs align with SDGs like health, education, and poverty reduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80. The Zilla Panchayat ensures \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Equitable distribution of resources among Taluks
B) Judicial independence
C) Urban taxation
D) Industrial monopoly
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Balanced allocation ensures inclusive development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

81. When Zilla Panchayat fails to function, Government may \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Dissolve it and hold fresh elections
B) Permanently abolish
C) Merge with municipality
D) Suspend indefinitely
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Non-performance can lead to temporary dissolution under the Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

82. Election to fill vacancies must be held within \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Six months
B) One year
C) Three years
D) No limit
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Constitution mandates election within six months of vacancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

83. Reservation of Adhyaksha post rotates every \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 20 months
B) Five years
C) Election cycle
D) Two years
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Reservation rotation ensures social justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

84. The Zilla Panchayat is an example of \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Decentralized and democratic governance
B) Centralized bureaucracy
C) Urban authority
D) Federal government
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It represents people\u2019s participation in administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

85. The CEO is accountable for \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Financial, technical, and administrative management
B) Judicial trials
C) Police operations
D) Urban policies
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> CEO ensures coordination and efficiency in all departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

86. Members of Parliament and MLAs in Zilla Panchayat are \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Ex-officio members without voting rights
B) Elected members
C) Executive officers
D) Judicial authorities
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> They participate in discussions but cannot vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

87. Zilla Panchayat implements \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Rural employment, housing, and infrastructure programmes
B) Defence policy
C) Urban law
D) Tax reforms
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> District-level bodies execute national and state rural schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

88. The Zilla Panchayat promotes \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Social justice and welfare of weaker sections
B) Police reforms
C) Industrial monopolies
D) Judicial activism
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It ensures inclusivity and empowerment through welfare programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

89. Audit objections unresolved by Zilla Panchayat are reported to \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) State Government
B) Parliament
C) Governor
D) MLA
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Government ensures necessary corrective actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

90. The official language used in Zilla Panchayat records is \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Kannada
B) English
C) Hindi
D) Urdu
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Kannada is the official administrative language in Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

91. Zilla Panchayat\u2019s performance is reviewed by \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) RDPR Department
B) Election Commission
C) Police
D) Judiciary
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> State reviews progress through performance audits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

92. The Zilla Panchayat has no power over \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Urban local bodies
B) Taluk Panchayats
C) Gram Panchayats
D) Line departments
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Its jurisdiction is limited to rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

93. Zilla Panchayat\u2019s staff salaries are paid from \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Zilla Panchayat Fund
B) Central Treasury directly
C) MLA grant
D) Private funds
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Salaries and expenses are met from the Panchayat\u2019s fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

94. Zilla Panchayat works with NGOs for \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Implementation of social and environmental projects
B) Political campaigns
C) Judicial education
D) Industrial privatization
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> NGOs support local self-governance initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

95. The Adhyaksha must ensure \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Proper implementation of all resolutions
B) Judicial oversight
C) Police training
D) Urban development
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Adhyaksha is answerable for policy execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

96. The tenure of the Zilla Panchayat may be reduced only by \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) State Government order under special circumstances
B) CEO decision
C) MLA motion
D) Governor\u2019s decree
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Dissolution or reduction occurs through official notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

97. The Zilla Panchayat Adhyaksha is answerable to \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Elected members and State Government
B) Judiciary
C) Parliament
D) Urban Corporation
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Dual accountability ensures democratic transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

98. The key achievement of Zilla Panchayat system is \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Decentralization of power and people\u2019s participation
B) Political monopoly
C) Central bureaucracy
D) Industrial expansion
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It empowers people to govern at the grassroots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99. The 73rd Amendment ensures Zilla Panchayat\u2019s existence under \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Constitutional protection
B) State ordinance
C) Municipal law
D) Temporary notification
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Panchayats now have constitutional status under Part IX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100. The ultimate aim of Zilla Panchayat is \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) To achieve democratic decentralization and rural development
B) To control judiciary
C) To implement national defence
D) To centralize powers
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> It realises Gandhi\u2019s vision of Gram Swaraj through decentralized administration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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