Panchayati Raj UPSC Questions

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Panchayati Raj MCQ Questions


7.
Which constitutional article deals with the reservation of seats in Panchayats?
A.
243F
B.
243D
C.
243C
D.
243E
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ANSWER :
B. 243D
8.
Who was the chairman of the committee that recommended constitutional recognition for Panchayati Raj in 1986?
A.
G.V.K. Rao
B.
Ashok Mehta
C.
L.M. Singhvi
D.
P.K. Thungon
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ANSWER :
C. L.M. Singhvi
9.
Which committee emphasized the need for a District Development Commissioner?
A.
Ashok Mehta Committee
B.
G.V.K. Rao Committee
C.
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
D.
L.M. Singhvi Committee
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ANSWER :
B. G.V.K. Rao Committee
10.
What is the minimum age to contest elections to Panchayats?
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
23 years
D.
25 years
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ANSWER :
B. 21 years
11.
Consider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee
1. Is constituted under the provisions of the constitution of India.
2. Prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area.
3. Has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

UPSC - 2011

A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
A. 1 and 2 only
12.
Which state adopted a two-tier Panchayati Raj system instead of three?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Rajasthan
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ANSWER :
C. Tamil Nadu