Panchayati Raj UPSC Questions

Panchayati Raj MCQ Questions

1.
Which committee recommended a two-tier Panchayati Raj system with Zila Parishad and Mandal Panchayat?
A.
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
B.
Ashok Mehta Committee
C.
G.V.K. Rao Committee
D.
L.M. Singhvi Committee
ANSWER :
B. Ashok Mehta Committee
2.
What was the significant contribution of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992?
A.
Introduction of Nyaya Panchayats
B.
Formation of the Planning Commission
C.
Constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions
D.
Creation of Gram Sabhas only in tribal areas
ANSWER :
C. Constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions
3.
Which state was the first to implement the Panchayati Raj system?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
West Bengal
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Tamil Nadu
ANSWER :
C. Rajasthan
4.
The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act. 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following?
1. Constitution of District Planning Committees.
2. State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections.
3. Establishment of state Finance Commissions.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

UPSC - 2011

A.
1 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
ANSWER :
C. 2 and 3 only
5.
Who is responsible for conducting Panchayat elections as per the 73rd Amendment Act?
A.
Election Commission of India
B.
State Government
C.
District Magistrate
D.
State Election Commission
ANSWER :
D. State Election Commission
6.
Which Article in the Indian Constitution defines the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats?
A.
243C
B.
243G
C.
243K
D.
243E
ANSWER :
B. 243G