Government Machinery and the Executive MCQ Questions
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41
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Reservation in the Office of Pradhans, Pramukhs and Adhyakshas in Panchayats for women including SCs, STs and OBCs has brought about a distinct change in their working.
Reason (R): Women of the rural areas were demanding this reservation for a long time.
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(A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of
(A).
Correct Answer:
(C)
A is true but (R) is false.
The local self-government in India has been formalized under the Panchayati-raj system by 73rd Amendment in 1992. According to the Article 243-D Clause (2)- not less than one-third of the total number of seats shall be reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes or as the case may be, the Scheduled Tribes. According to Clause(3), Not less than one-third(including seats as mentioned under Clause(2) of a total number of seats to be filled by direct election in every Panchayat shall be reserved for women. In Indian scenario, the reservation of seats for women in village local self-government is not a result of any demand
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42
In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/ power of Gram Sabha?
Gram Sabha has the power to stop transfer of land in scheduled areas.
Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce.
Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting license or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Only 1 and 2
In areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce and has power to ban transfer of land. It’s consent is necessary for issuing licenses/mining lease for minor minerals. However, in the case of other minerals, the recommendation of Gram Sabha is not required in Scheduled areas.
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43
Panchayati Raj System is a System of-
Local level self-governance.
Three-tier governance with Bio-relations.
Democratic Decentralization.
Hierarchy Construction.
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Correct Answer:
(C)
1,2 and 3
The Panchayati Raj System is a local self-governance system. Balwant Rai Mehta called it as a ‘System of Democratic Decentralization.’ It is a three-tier system of governance with bio-relations.
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44
What is the main characteristic of Panchayati Raj System of Government?
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of these are true.
Panchayati Raj is a system of local self-government with three tier system- Gram Panchayat at the village level, Panchayat Samiti at the block level and Zila Parishad at the district level. The Panchayati Raj System is aimed at achieving the goal of economic development and social justice.
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45
Panchayati Raj is mainly aimed at –
Correct Answer:
(C)
Decentralization of power to villagers.
The principle aim of Panchayati Raj System is the democratic decentralization of power to villages and to empower them to make policies according to their need and to implement these policies.
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46
Which one of the following statements regarding Panchayati Raj is not correct?
Correct Answer:
(B)
73rd Amendment came into effect on 15th August, 1993.
All the given statement are true except statement (b) regarding Panchayati Raj System. 73rd Amendment of the Constitution gives Constitutional status to Panchayati Raj, and it came into force on 24 April, 1993. Article 243-G is related to power, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats and adds to its importance. The main object of the Panchayati Raj is to enable public to participate and be a part of the developmental administration.
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47
For successful functioning, Panchayati Raj needs full co-operation of-
Correct Answer:
(A)
Local Public
Full cooperation of local public is required for Panchayati Raj to work properly. The goal of this system cannot be achieved without the support and participation of the local public.
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48
Panchayati Raj in India represents –
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of these
The Panchayati Raj System is established for full advancement and development of villagers. Panchayati Raj represents decentralization of democratic power, Community development, and participation of people.
Panchayati Raj and Community Development
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49
A college student desires to get elected to the Municipal Council of his city. The validity of his nomination would depend on the important condition, among others, that
Correct Answer:
(C)
His name figures in the voter’s list.
A person will be eligible for being elected to Municipal Council if his name appears in the electoral rolls of that Municipal Council.
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50
Which is not among the powers of Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Judicial Review
Judicial Review is not the power of Panchayati Raj Institution. It is a power of Judiciary. The legislative and executive actions are subject to review by the Supreme Court of India in accordance with the Principle of Judicial review.