Panchayat Raj TNPSC Group 1 Questions

Indian Polity

Panchayat Raj MCQ Questions

1.
The basic purpose of Panchayat Raj is
A.
to give posts for party members
B.
democratic decentralisation
C.
to collect taxes directly
D.
to give employment to local people
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ANSWER :
B. democratic decentralisation
2.
Panchayats are given constitutional status by
A.
72nd Amendment
B.
73rd Amendment
C.
74th Amendment
D.
75th Amendment
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ANSWER :
B. 73rd Amendment
3.
What is the intermediate tier of the Panchayati Raj System called?
A.
Panchayat Samiti
B.
Gram Sabha
C.
Zilla Parishad
D.
None of the above
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ANSWER :
A. Panchayat Samiti
4.
The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act,1992 refers to the
A.
generation of gainful employemnt for the unempolyment and the under employed men and women in rural areas
B.
generation of employment for the able bodied adults who are in need and desirous of working during the learn agriculture season
C.
laying foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayat Raj Institutions in the country
D.
guarantee of rights to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and equal protection without discrimination
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ANSWER :
C. laying foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayat Raj Institutions in the country
5.
When was the Panchayat Raj introduced in India?
A.
1950
B.
1959
C.
1952
D.
1962
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ANSWER :
B. 1959
6.
Balwant Raj Mehta Committee is its report suggested
A.
a three tier system of Panchayat Raj
B.
a one tier system of Panchayat Raj
C.
a four tier system of Panchayat Raj
D.
a two tier system of Panchayat Raj
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ANSWER :
A. a three tier system of Panchayat Raj