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What were the recommendations of Balwant Rai Mehta committee on Panchayati Raj?1. The Panchayat Samiti should be the executive body and Zila Parishad should be the supervisory body2. Zila Parishad should be constituted with indirectly elected membersWhich of these statements is/are correct?- a)1 Only
- b) 2 Only
- c)Both 1 and 2
- d)Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What were the recommendations of Balwant Rai Mehta committee on Panchayati Raj?
1. The Panchayat Samiti should be the executive body and Zila Parishad should be the supervisory body
2. Zila Parishad should be constituted with indirectly elected members
Which of these statements is/are correct?
a)
1 Only
b)
2 Only
c)
Both 1 and 2
d)
Neither 1 nor 2
 | Suresh Reddy answered |
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was a committee appointed by the Government of India in 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their betterment. The committee's recommendations led to the establishment of the 'Panchayati Raj' system in India. The key recommendations of the committee were:
- Establishment of a three-tier panchayati raj system - Gram Panchayat at the village level, Panchayat Samiti at the block level, and Zila Parishad at the district level.
- The Gram Panchayat should be the base of the Panchayati Raj system and should be directly elected by the people. The committee suggested that this body should be in charge of planning at the village level.
- The Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad should be the other two tiers, with the members of the Panchayat Samiti being indirectly elected by the members of the Gram Panchayat.
- The Zila Parishad should be the apex tier of the Panchayati Raj system, with members also indirectly elected from among the Panchayat Samiti members.
- The Panchayat Samiti was designated as the executive body, and the Zila Parishad as the advisory and supervisory body.
Based on the above, the correct statement related to the recommendations of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee is:
The Panchayat Samiti should be the executive body and Zila Parishad should be the supervisory body.
The statement about the zila Parishad being constituted with indirectly elected members aligns with the committee's recommendations.
The Panchayat Samiti should be the executive body and Zila Parishad should be the supervisory body.
The statement about the zila Parishad being constituted with indirectly elected members aligns with the committee's recommendations.
So the correct option is: Both 1 and 2
Consider the following statements about the Notified Area Committee.1. It is an entirely elected body2. It is not a statutory body3. All the provisions of the state Municipal act apply to itWhich of these statements is/are incorrect?- a)1 and 2 Only
- b)3 only
- c)2 and 3 Only
- d)1 and 3 Only
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Consider the following statements about the Notified Area Committee.
1. It is an entirely elected body
2. It is not a statutory body
3. All the provisions of the state Municipal act apply to it
Which of these statements is/are incorrect?
a)
1 and 2 Only
b)
3 only
c)
2 and 3 Only
d)
1 and 3 Only
 | Saptarshi Patel answered |
Notified Area Committee (NAC) is a local government body in India. It is established by the state government in areas that are not yet fully developed and require improvement in terms of civic amenities and infrastructure.
Incorrect statements:
1. It is an entirely elected body: This statement is incorrect as NAC is not entirely elected. It consists of both elected and nominated members. The elected members are chosen through direct elections while the nominated members are appointed by the state government.
2. It is not a statutory body: This statement is incorrect as NAC is a statutory body. It is established under the provisions of the State Municipal Act and is governed by the rules and regulations mentioned in the act.
Correct statement:
3. All the provisions of the state Municipal act apply to it: This statement is correct. NAC is governed by the state Municipal Act and all the provisions mentioned in the act apply to it. The act provides guidelines for the functioning of the NAC, including its powers, functions, and duties.
In conclusion, option D is the correct answer as statement 1 and 2 are incorrect while statement 3 is correct.
Incorrect statements:
1. It is an entirely elected body: This statement is incorrect as NAC is not entirely elected. It consists of both elected and nominated members. The elected members are chosen through direct elections while the nominated members are appointed by the state government.
2. It is not a statutory body: This statement is incorrect as NAC is a statutory body. It is established under the provisions of the State Municipal Act and is governed by the rules and regulations mentioned in the act.
Correct statement:
3. All the provisions of the state Municipal act apply to it: This statement is correct. NAC is governed by the state Municipal Act and all the provisions mentioned in the act apply to it. The act provides guidelines for the functioning of the NAC, including its powers, functions, and duties.
In conclusion, option D is the correct answer as statement 1 and 2 are incorrect while statement 3 is correct.
Consider the following statements about the chief executive officer of a municipality.1. He is responsible for day-to-day general administration of the municipality2. He is appointed by the central governmentWhich of these statements is/are correct?- a)1 Only
- b)2 Only
- c)Both 1 and 2
- d)Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Consider the following statements about the chief executive officer of a municipality.
1. He is responsible for day-to-day general administration of the municipality
2. He is appointed by the central government
Which of these statements is/are correct?
a)
1 Only
b)
2 Only
c)
Both 1 and 2
d)
Neither 1 nor 2
 | Nilesh Patel answered |
The chief executive officer/chief municipal officer is responsible for the day-to-day general administration of the municipality. He is appointed by the state government.
What were the recommendations of the Ashok Mehta committee?1. A district should be the first point for decentralisation under popular supervision below the state level2. Zila Parishad should be the supervisory body and made responsible for planning at the district level3. There should be an official participation of political parties at all levels of Panchayat electionsWhich of these statements is/are correct?- a)1 and 2 Only
- b)2 and 3 Only
- c)1 and 3 Only
- d)All of them
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What were the recommendations of the Ashok Mehta committee?
1. A district should be the first point for decentralisation under popular supervision below the state level
2. Zila Parishad should be the supervisory body and made responsible for planning at the district level
3. There should be an official participation of political parties at all levels of Panchayat elections
Which of these statements is/are correct?
a)
1 and 2 Only
b)
2 and 3 Only
c)
1 and 3 Only
d)
All of them
 | Maitri Choudhury answered |
Recommendations of the Ashok Mehta Committee:
1. Decentralisation at the District Level: The Ashok Mehta Committee recommended that decentralisation should begin at the district level. The district should be the first point for decentralisation under popular supervision below the state level. This would ensure that decision-making is closer to the people and more responsive to their needs.
2. Zila Parishad as Supervisory Body: The committee recommended that the Zila Parishad should be the supervisory body and made responsible for planning at the district level. This would ensure that planning is done in a holistic manner, taking into account the needs of all sections of society.
3. Political Participation in Panchayat Elections: The committee recommended that there should be an official participation of political parties at all levels of Panchayat elections. This would ensure that the Panchayat system is more democratic and political parties are held accountable for the decisions taken by the Panchayats.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the Ashok Mehta Committee made some important recommendations for strengthening the Panchayat system in India. These recommendations focused on decentralisation at the district level, the role of the Zila Parishad in planning, and political participation in Panchayat elections. These recommendations have been instrumental in shaping the Panchayat system in India and ensuring that it is more responsive to the needs of the people.
1. Decentralisation at the District Level: The Ashok Mehta Committee recommended that decentralisation should begin at the district level. The district should be the first point for decentralisation under popular supervision below the state level. This would ensure that decision-making is closer to the people and more responsive to their needs.
2. Zila Parishad as Supervisory Body: The committee recommended that the Zila Parishad should be the supervisory body and made responsible for planning at the district level. This would ensure that planning is done in a holistic manner, taking into account the needs of all sections of society.
3. Political Participation in Panchayat Elections: The committee recommended that there should be an official participation of political parties at all levels of Panchayat elections. This would ensure that the Panchayat system is more democratic and political parties are held accountable for the decisions taken by the Panchayats.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the Ashok Mehta Committee made some important recommendations for strengthening the Panchayat system in India. These recommendations focused on decentralisation at the district level, the role of the Zila Parishad in planning, and political participation in Panchayat elections. These recommendations have been instrumental in shaping the Panchayat system in India and ensuring that it is more responsive to the needs of the people.
The 74th Amendment Act of 1992 does not apply to the - a)Scheduled Areas in the states
- b)Tribal Areas in the states
- c)Both A & B
- d)Neither A & B
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The 74th Amendment Act of 1992 does not apply to the
a)
Scheduled Areas in the states
b)
Tribal Areas in the states
c)
Both A & B
d)
Neither A & B
 | Meera Kapoor answered |
The Act does not apply to the Scheduled Areas and tribal areas in the states.
Consider the following statements.1. A town area committee is set up for the administration of a small town2. A port Trust is created by an act of state legislatureWhich of these statements is/are incorrect?- a)1 Only
- b)2 Only
- c)Both 1 and 2
- d)Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Consider the following statements.
1. A town area committee is set up for the administration of a small town
2. A port Trust is created by an act of state legislature
Which of these statements is/are incorrect?
a)
1 Only
b)
2 Only
c)
Both 1 and 2
d)
Neither 1 nor 2
| | Suresh Reddy answered |
Port Trust is created by an act of Parliament.
Which of the following states took steps to revitalise Panchayati Raj, keeping in view some of the recommendations of Ashok Mehta committee?1. Karnataka2. West Bengal3. Andhra PradeshChoose from the following options- a)1 and 2 Only
- b)2 and 3 Only
- c)1 and 3 Only
- d)All of them
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following states took steps to revitalise Panchayati Raj, keeping in view some of the recommendations of Ashok Mehta committee?
1. Karnataka
2. West Bengal
3. Andhra Pradesh
Choose from the following options
a)
1 and 2 Only
b)
2 and 3 Only
c)
1 and 3 Only
d)
All of them
 | Vijay Kumar answered |
- In December 1977, the Janata Government appointed a committee on Panchayati Raj institutions under the chairmanship of Ashoka Mehta. The committee submitted its report in August 1978 and made 132 recommendations to revive and strengthen the declining Panchayati Raj system in the country. As a result of this report, the Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal passed new legislation.
- However, the flow of politics at the state level did not allow the institutions to develop their own political dynamics.
Consider the following statements.1. Nagar panchayat is for a transitional area2. Municipal corporation is for a smaller urban area3. Municipal Council is for a larger urban areaWhich of these statements is/are correct?- a)1 Only
- b)3 Only
- c)1 and 3 Only
- d)All of them
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Consider the following statements.
1. Nagar panchayat is for a transitional area
2. Municipal corporation is for a smaller urban area
3. Municipal Council is for a larger urban area
Which of these statements is/are correct?
a)
1 Only
b)
3 Only
c)
1 and 3 Only
d)
All of them
| | Rahul Choudhury answered |
The act provides for the constitution of the following three types of municipalities in every state.
1. A Nagar Panchayat (by whatever name called for a transitional area, that is, an area in transition from a rural area to an urban area.
2. A municipal council for a smaller urban area.
3. A municipal corporation for a larger urban area'
Which of the following statements are correct about the Mayor in a Municipal Corporation? 1. He is elected in a majority of the states for a one-year renewable term2. His main function is to preside over the meetings of the Council.Which of these statements is/are correct?- a)1 Only
- b)2 Only
- c)Both 1 and 2
- d)Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following statements are correct about the Mayor in a Municipal Corporation?
1. He is elected in a majority of the states for a one-year renewable term
2. His main function is to preside over the meetings of the Council.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
a)
1 Only
b)
2 Only
c)
Both 1 and 2
d)
Neither 1 nor 2
 | Moumita Menon answered |
The Council is headed by a Mayor. He is assisted by a Deputy Mayor. He is elected in a majority of the states for a one-year renewable term. He is basically an ornamental figure and a formal head of the corporation. His main function is to preside over the meetings of the Council. The standing committees are created to facilitate the working of the council, which is too large in size. They deal with public works, education, health, taxation, finance and so on.
Which of the following statements are correct about municipal commissioner in a Municipal Corporation?1. He is responsible only for the implementation of the decisions taken by the Council and its standing committees.2. Mayor is responsible for the implementation of the decisions taken by standing committeesWhich of these statements is/are correct?- a)1 Only
- b)2 Only
- c)Both 1 and 2
- d)Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following statements are correct about municipal commissioner in a Municipal Corporation?
1. He is responsible only for the implementation of the decisions taken by the Council and its standing committees.
2. Mayor is responsible for the implementation of the decisions taken by standing committees
Which of these statements is/are correct?
a)
1 Only
b)
2 Only
c)
Both 1 and 2
d)
Neither 1 nor 2
| | Amrutha Kulkarni answered |
The correct statement about municipal commissioner in a Municipal Corporation is:
1. He is responsible only for the implementation of the decisions taken by the Council and its standing committees.
Explanation:
- Municipal Commissioner is an administrative head of the Municipal Corporation.
- He is appointed by the state government and works under the overall control of the Council.
- He is responsible for the implementation of the decisions taken by the Council and its standing committees.
- He is also responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Corporation.
- Mayor is the ceremonial head of the Municipal Corporation and presides over the meetings of the Council and its standing committees.
- However, the Mayor does not have the power to implement decisions taken by the Council or its committees.
Therefore, statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect.
1. He is responsible only for the implementation of the decisions taken by the Council and its standing committees.
Explanation:
- Municipal Commissioner is an administrative head of the Municipal Corporation.
- He is appointed by the state government and works under the overall control of the Council.
- He is responsible for the implementation of the decisions taken by the Council and its standing committees.
- He is also responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Corporation.
- Mayor is the ceremonial head of the Municipal Corporation and presides over the meetings of the Council and its standing committees.
- However, the Mayor does not have the power to implement decisions taken by the Council or its committees.
Therefore, statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect.
What was the key recommendation made by the Thungon Committee in 1988 to strengthen the Panchayati Raj system?- a)Implementation of a two-tier system
- b)Designation of Zilla Parishad as the highest authority
- c)Fixed tenure of ten years for Panchayati Raj bodies
- d)Empowerment of Gram Panchayats with legislative powers
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What was the key recommendation made by the Thungon Committee in 1988 to strengthen the Panchayati Raj system?
a)
Implementation of a two-tier system
b)
Designation of Zilla Parishad as the highest authority
c)
Fixed tenure of ten years for Panchayati Raj bodies
d)
Empowerment of Gram Panchayats with legislative powers
 | Capstone Ias Learning answered |
The key recommendation made by the Thungon Committee in 1988 to strengthen the Panchayati Raj system was:-Designation of Zilla Parishad as the highest authority.
This recommendation aimed to enhance the effectiveness and authority of the Zilla Parishad, positioning it as the central body in the Panchayati Raj structure. By elevating the Zilla Parishad, the Committee intended to improve governance and ensure better coordination at the district level, thereby strengthening the overall Panchayati Raj system.
This recommendation aimed to enhance the effectiveness and authority of the Zilla Parishad, positioning it as the central body in the Panchayati Raj structure. By elevating the Zilla Parishad, the Committee intended to improve governance and ensure better coordination at the district level, thereby strengthening the overall Panchayati Raj system.
Consider the following statements.1. Rajasthan was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj2. Rajasthan was followed by the Madhya Pradesh in establishing Panchayati RajWhich of these statements is/are correct?- a)1 Only
- b)2 Only
- c)Both 1 and 2
- d)Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Consider the following statements.
1. Rajasthan was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj
2. Rajasthan was followed by the Madhya Pradesh in establishing Panchayati Raj
Which of these statements is/are correct?
a)
1 Only
b)
2 Only
c)
Both 1 and 2
d)
Neither 1 nor 2
| | Meera Kapoor answered |
Rajasthan was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj. The scheme was inaugurated by the prime minister on October 2, 1959, in Nagaur district. Rajasthan was followed by Andhra Pradesh, which also adopted the system in 1959. Thereafter, most of the states adopted the system.
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