Panchayati Raj UPSC Questions

Polity

Panchayati Raj MCQ Questions


7.
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
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ANSWER :
D. State Election Commission
8.
Which Article in the Indian Constitution defines the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats?
A.
243C
B.
243G
C.
243K
D.
243E
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ANSWER :
B. 243G
9.
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
10.
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
11.
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
12.
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