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The first State in the country to adopt the Panchayati Raj System on 2nd October, 1959 was- a)Andhra Pradesh
- b)Rajasthan
- c)Bihar
- d)Orrisa
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The first State in the country to adopt the Panchayati Raj System on 2nd October, 1959 was
a)
Andhra Pradesh
b)
Rajasthan
c)
Bihar
d)
Orrisa
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Sahana Choudhury answered |
Following the recommendations of Balwant Rai Mehta Report, Rajasthan was the first State in the country to adopt the Panchayati Raj System on 2nd October, 1959. It was followed by Andhra Pradesh and within next few years almost every State established some sort of Panchayati Raj Set-up.
In Bolivia, the law that decentralized the power at the local level is- a)Presidential Law.
- b)Decentralized Law.
- c)Popular Participation Law.
- d)Popular Decentralized Law.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
In Bolivia, the law that decentralized the power at the local level is
a)
Presidential Law.
b)
Decentralized Law.
c)
Popular Participation Law.
d)
Popular Decentralized Law.
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Athul Choudhary answered |
In 1994, the Popular Participation Law decentralized power to the local level, allowing for the popular election of mayors, dividing the country into municipalities and crafting a system of transfer of powers to municipalities.
In 1989, P.K. Thungon Committee recommended the constitutional recognition of- a)local government bodies.
- b)consumer courts.
- c)planning commission.
- d)financial commission for states.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In 1989, P.K. Thungon Committee recommended the constitutional recognition of
a)
local government bodies.
b)
consumer courts.
c)
planning commission.
d)
financial commission for states.
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Deepika Reddy answered |
The P.K. Thungon Committee set up in 1988 to suggest the type of political and administrative structure in district for district planning, advocated constitutional status for Panchayati raj institutions.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:The State government is required to appoint a State Election Commissioner who would be responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions. Earlier, this task was performed by the State administration which was under the control of the State government. Now, the office of the State Election Commissioner is autonomous like the Election Commissioner of India. However, the State Election Commissioner is an independent officer and is not linked to any nor this officer is under the control of the Election Commission of India.The State government is also required to appoint a State Finance Commission once in five years. This Commission would examine the financial position of the local governments in the State. It would also review the distribution of revenues between the State and local governments on one hand and between rural and urban local governments on the other. This innovation ensures that allocation of funds to the rural local governments will not be a political matter.Q. Who was responsible for this task prior to the new system?- a)State administration
- b)Central administration
- c)Panchayati Raj
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
The State government is required to appoint a State Election Commissioner who would be responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions. Earlier, this task was performed by the State administration which was under the control of the State government. Now, the office of the State Election Commissioner is autonomous like the Election Commissioner of India. However, the State Election Commissioner is an independent officer and is not linked to any nor this officer is under the control of the Election Commission of India.
The State government is also required to appoint a State Finance Commission once in five years. This Commission would examine the financial position of the local governments in the State. It would also review the distribution of revenues between the State and local governments on one hand and between rural and urban local governments on the other. This innovation ensures that allocation of funds to the rural local governments will not be a political matter.
Q. Who was responsible for this task prior to the new system?
a)
State administration
b)
Central administration
c)
Panchayati Raj
d)
None of the above
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Arun Yadav answered |
The executive power of the state shall be vested in the Governor. In the state administration there shall be a council of ministers and the functions of the council of ministers is to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions.
In India, the women Sarpanch at the Gram Panchayat level are- a)2000.
- b)less than 20,000.
- c)approx. 50,000.
- d)more than 80,000.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In India, the women Sarpanch at the Gram Panchayat level are
a)
2000.
b)
less than 20,000.
c)
approx. 50,000.
d)
more than 80,000.
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Ujwal Kulkarni answered |
There are at least 200 women Adhyakshas in Zila Panchayats, another 2000 women who are Presidents of the block or taluka panchayats and more than 80,000 women Sarpanchas in Gram Panchayats.
The maximum duration of Municipalities is- a)3 years
- b)5 years
- c)4 years
- d)6 years
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The maximum duration of Municipalities is
a)
3 years
b)
5 years
c)
4 years
d)
6 years
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Aditya Banerjee answered |
According to the article 243U of the Indian Constitution, every Municipality, unless sooner dissolved under any law for the time being in force, shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:The State government is required to appoint a State Election Commissioner who would be responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions. Earlier, this task was performed by the State administration which was under the control of the State government. Now, the office of the State Election Commissioner is autonomous like the Election Commissioner of India. However, the State Election Commissioner is an independent officer and is not linked to any nor this officer is under the control of the Election Commission of India.The State government is also required to appoint a State Finance Commission once in five years. This Commission would examine the financial position of the local governments in the State. It would also review the distribution of revenues between the State and local governments on one hand and between rural and urban local governments on the other. This innovation ensures that allocation of funds to the rural local governments will not be a political matter.Q. Who examines the financial position of the local governments?- a)Election Commission of India
- b)Panchayati Raj
- c)State Finance Commission
- d)State Election Commission
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
The State government is required to appoint a State Election Commissioner who would be responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions. Earlier, this task was performed by the State administration which was under the control of the State government. Now, the office of the State Election Commissioner is autonomous like the Election Commissioner of India. However, the State Election Commissioner is an independent officer and is not linked to any nor this officer is under the control of the Election Commission of India.
The State government is also required to appoint a State Finance Commission once in five years. This Commission would examine the financial position of the local governments in the State. It would also review the distribution of revenues between the State and local governments on one hand and between rural and urban local governments on the other. This innovation ensures that allocation of funds to the rural local governments will not be a political matter.
Q. Who examines the financial position of the local governments?
a)
Election Commission of India
b)
Panchayati Raj
c)
State Finance Commission
d)
State Election Commission
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Arun Yadav answered |
The state government appoints the state finance commission after every five years to allocate funds to the rural local self-government. To examine the financial position of local governments.
The wards committees are found in:- a)Gram Sabha
- b)Gram Panchayat
- c)Zila Parishad
- d)Municipalities
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The wards committees are found in:
a)
Gram Sabha
b)
Gram Panchayat
c)
Zila Parishad
d)
Municipalities
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Lekshmi Chakraborty answered |
According to the article 243S of the Indian Constitution, (1) there shall be constituted Wards Committees, consisting of one or more Wards, within the territorial area of a Municipality having a population of three lakhs or more. (2) The Legislature of a State may, by law, make provision with respect to - (a) the composition and the territorial area of a Wards Committee.(b) the manner in which the seats in a Wards Committee shall be filled.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:Elected local government bodies were created after 1882. Lord Ripon, who was the Viceroy of India at that time, took the initiative in creating these bodies. They were called the local boards. However, due to slow progress in this regard, the Indian National Congress urged the government to take necessary steps to make all local bodies more effective. Following the Government of India Act 1919, village panchayats were established in a number of provinces. This trend continued after the Government of India Act of 1935.Dining India's freedom movement, Mahatma Gandhi had strongly pleaded for decentralisation of economic and political power. He believed that strengthening village panchayats was a means of effective decentralisation. All development initiatives must have local involvement in order to be successful. Panchayats therefore were looked upon as instruments of decentralisation and participatory democracy. Our national movement was concerned about the enormous concentration of powers in the hands of the Governor General sitting at Delhi. Therefore, for our leaders, independence meant an assurance that there will be decentralisation of decision making, executive and administrative powers.Q. Before independence, Panchayats were considered as:- a)Branch of Indian National Congress
- b)Instruments of decentralisation
- c)Regional- Cultural institution
- d)Independent law-making body
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Elected local government bodies were created after 1882. Lord Ripon, who was the Viceroy of India at that time, took the initiative in creating these bodies. They were called the local boards. However, due to slow progress in this regard, the Indian National Congress urged the government to take necessary steps to make all local bodies more effective. Following the Government of India Act 1919, village panchayats were established in a number of provinces. This trend continued after the Government of India Act of 1935.
Dining India's freedom movement, Mahatma Gandhi had strongly pleaded for decentralisation of economic and political power. He believed that strengthening village panchayats was a means of effective decentralisation. All development initiatives must have local involvement in order to be successful. Panchayats therefore were looked upon as instruments of decentralisation and participatory democracy. Our national movement was concerned about the enormous concentration of powers in the hands of the Governor General sitting at Delhi. Therefore, for our leaders, independence meant an assurance that there will be decentralisation of decision making, executive and administrative powers.
Q. Before independence, Panchayats were considered as:
a)
Branch of Indian National Congress
b)
Instruments of decentralisation
c)
Regional- Cultural institution
d)
Independent law-making body
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Simran Rane answered |
Before independence, Panchayats were considered as:
- Instruments of decentralisation
Explanation:
Panchayats were seen as instruments of decentralisation before independence because they played a crucial role in distributing power and decision-making authority to the local level. Mahatma Gandhi emphasized the importance of strengthening village panchayats as a means to decentralize economic and political power. He believed that for any development initiative to be successful, it must have local involvement. Therefore, Panchayats were viewed as tools of participatory democracy, allowing local communities to have a say in their own governance and development. The national movement leaders also advocated for decentralisation of powers that were concentrated in the hands of the Governor General in Delhi. Hence, independence for them meant ensuring decentralisation of decision-making, executive, and administrative powers, with Panchayats playing a crucial role in this process. Overall, before independence, Panchayats were considered vital instruments for decentralisation and participatory democracy in India.
- Instruments of decentralisation
Explanation:
Panchayats were seen as instruments of decentralisation before independence because they played a crucial role in distributing power and decision-making authority to the local level. Mahatma Gandhi emphasized the importance of strengthening village panchayats as a means to decentralize economic and political power. He believed that for any development initiative to be successful, it must have local involvement. Therefore, Panchayats were viewed as tools of participatory democracy, allowing local communities to have a say in their own governance and development. The national movement leaders also advocated for decentralisation of powers that were concentrated in the hands of the Governor General in Delhi. Hence, independence for them meant ensuring decentralisation of decision-making, executive, and administrative powers, with Panchayats playing a crucial role in this process. Overall, before independence, Panchayats were considered vital instruments for decentralisation and participatory democracy in India.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:Elected local government bodies were created after 1882. Lord Ripon, who was the Viceroy of India at that time, took the initiative in creating these bodies. They were called the local boards. However, due to slow progress in this regard, the Indian National Congress urged the government to take necessary steps to make all local bodies more effective. Following the Government of India Act 1919, village panchayats were established in a number of provinces. This trend continued after the Government of India Act of 1935.Dining India's freedom movement, Mahatma Gandhi had strongly pleaded for decentralisation of economic and political power. He believed that strengthening village panchayats was a means of effective decentralisation. All development initiatives must have local involvement in order to be successful. Panchayats therefore were looked upon as instruments of decentralisation and participatory democracy. Our national movement was concerned about the enormous concentration of powers in the hands of the Governor General sitting at Delhi. Therefore, for our leaders, independence meant an assurance that there will be decentralisation of decision making, executive and administrative powers.Q. The main function of Panchayats is/ are-- a)maintenance of roads and bridges
- b)run schools in rural areas
- c)inform farmers about new farming techniques
- d)All of the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Elected local government bodies were created after 1882. Lord Ripon, who was the Viceroy of India at that time, took the initiative in creating these bodies. They were called the local boards. However, due to slow progress in this regard, the Indian National Congress urged the government to take necessary steps to make all local bodies more effective. Following the Government of India Act 1919, village panchayats were established in a number of provinces. This trend continued after the Government of India Act of 1935.
Dining India's freedom movement, Mahatma Gandhi had strongly pleaded for decentralisation of economic and political power. He believed that strengthening village panchayats was a means of effective decentralisation. All development initiatives must have local involvement in order to be successful. Panchayats therefore were looked upon as instruments of decentralisation and participatory democracy. Our national movement was concerned about the enormous concentration of powers in the hands of the Governor General sitting at Delhi. Therefore, for our leaders, independence meant an assurance that there will be decentralisation of decision making, executive and administrative powers.
Q. The main function of Panchayats is/ are-
a)
maintenance of roads and bridges
b)
run schools in rural areas
c)
inform farmers about new farming techniques
d)
All of the above
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
Electrification, education, health centres, provision and maintenance of public goods like local road connectivity, street lighting, sanitation, drainage and water supply and the public distribution system.
The term of each Panchayat body is- a)3 months
- b)2 years
- c)6 months
- d)5 years
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The term of each Panchayat body is
a)
3 months
b)
2 years
c)
6 months
d)
5 years
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Arun Yadav answered |
If the State government dissolves the Panchayat before the end of its five year term, then fresh elections must be held within six months of such a dissolution.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:The Constitutional amendments assigned as many as 29 subjects to the local governments. All these subjects are related to functions linked to local welfare and development needs. The experience with the functioning of local government in the past decade has shown that local governments in India enjoy limited autonomy to perform the functions assigned to them. Therefore, the entire exercise of electing so many representatives become somewhat symbolic. Some people criticize the formation of the local bodies because this has not changed the way in which decisions are taken at the central and the State level. People at the local level do not enjoy much powers of choosing welfare programmes or allocation of resources. Local bodies have very little funds of their own. The dependence of local bodies on the State and central governments for financial support has greatly eroded their capacity to operate effectively. While rural local bodies raise 0.24% of the total revenues collected, they account for 4% of the total expenditure made by the government.Q. How many subjects have been covered under the State List?- a)65
- b)74
- c)54
- d)29
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
The Constitutional amendments assigned as many as 29 subjects to the local governments. All these subjects are related to functions linked to local welfare and development needs. The experience with the functioning of local government in the past decade has shown that local governments in India enjoy limited autonomy to perform the functions assigned to them. Therefore, the entire exercise of electing so many representatives become somewhat symbolic. Some people criticize the formation of the local bodies because this has not changed the way in which decisions are taken at the central and the State level. People at the local level do not enjoy much powers of choosing welfare programmes or allocation of resources. Local bodies have very little funds of their own. The dependence of local bodies on the State and central governments for financial support has greatly eroded their capacity to operate effectively. While rural local bodies raise 0.24% of the total revenues collected, they account for 4% of the total expenditure made by the government.
Q. How many subjects have been covered under the State List?
a)
65
b)
74
c)
54
d)
29
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Arun Yadav answered |
The Constitutional amendments assigned as many as 29 subjects to the local governments. All these subjects are related to functions linked to local welfare and development needs.
In the total revenue collection of India, the contribution of the rural local bodies is- a)0.10%
- b)0.18%
- c)0.20%
- d)0.24%
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In the total revenue collection of India, the contribution of the rural local bodies is
a)
0.10%
b)
0.18%
c)
0.20%
d)
0.24%
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Mayank Goyal answered |
In India, the rural local bodies raise 0.24% of the total revenues collected, they account for 4% of the total expenditure made by the government. So they earn much less than they spend. That makes them dependent on those who give them grants.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:The State government is required to appoint a State Election Commissioner who would be responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions. Earlier, this task was performed by the State administration which was under the control of the State government. Now, the office of the State Election Commissioner is autonomous like the Election Commissioner of India. However, the State Election Commissioner is an independent officer and is not linked to any nor this officer is under the control of the Election Commission of India.The State government is also required to appoint a State Finance Commission once in five years. This Commission would examine the financial position of the local governments in the State. It would also review the distribution of revenues between the State and local governments on one hand and between rural and urban local governments on the other. This innovation ensures that allocation of funds to the rural local governments will not be a political matter.Q. Which institution distribute and allocates funds to rural and urban local government?- a)Panchayati Raj
- b)State government
- c)State Election Commission
- d)State Finance Commission
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
The State government is required to appoint a State Election Commissioner who would be responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions. Earlier, this task was performed by the State administration which was under the control of the State government. Now, the office of the State Election Commissioner is autonomous like the Election Commissioner of India. However, the State Election Commissioner is an independent officer and is not linked to any nor this officer is under the control of the Election Commission of India.
The State government is also required to appoint a State Finance Commission once in five years. This Commission would examine the financial position of the local governments in the State. It would also review the distribution of revenues between the State and local governments on one hand and between rural and urban local governments on the other. This innovation ensures that allocation of funds to the rural local governments will not be a political matter.
Q. Which institution distribute and allocates funds to rural and urban local government?
a)
Panchayati Raj
b)
State government
c)
State Election Commission
d)
State Finance Commission
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Arun Yadav answered |
To supervise, direct and control the regular and smooth elections to panchayats, a State Election Commission has The Act has ensured constitution of a State Finance Commission in every State/UT, for every five years, to suggest measures to strengthen finances of panchayati raj institutions.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:The State government is required to appoint a State Election Commissioner who would be responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions. Earlier, this task was performed by the State administration which was under the control of the State government. Now, the office of the State Election Commissioner is autonomous like the Election Commissioner of India. However, the State Election Commissioner is an independent officer and is not linked to any nor this officer is under the control of the Election Commission of India.The State government is also required to appoint a State Finance Commission once in five years. This Commission would examine the financial position of the local governments in the State. It would also review the distribution of revenues between the State and local governments on one hand and between rural and urban local governments on the other. This innovation ensures that allocation of funds to the rural local governments will not be a political matter.Q. Who conducts elections for local governments?- a)State Government
- b)State Election Commission
- c)Election Commissioner of India
- d)Panchayati Raj
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
The State government is required to appoint a State Election Commissioner who would be responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions. Earlier, this task was performed by the State administration which was under the control of the State government. Now, the office of the State Election Commissioner is autonomous like the Election Commissioner of India. However, the State Election Commissioner is an independent officer and is not linked to any nor this officer is under the control of the Election Commission of India.
The State government is also required to appoint a State Finance Commission once in five years. This Commission would examine the financial position of the local governments in the State. It would also review the distribution of revenues between the State and local governments on one hand and between rural and urban local governments on the other. This innovation ensures that allocation of funds to the rural local governments will not be a political matter.
Q. Who conducts elections for local governments?
a)
State Government
b)
State Election Commission
c)
Election Commissioner of India
d)
Panchayati Raj
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Arun Yadav answered |
Local government elections are conducted using the 'first past the post' system, in which electors indicate the candidate, or candidates, of their choice by placing a tick in the box opposite the names of the chosen persons, up to the number of vacancies to be filled.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:The Constitutional amendments assigned as many as 29 subjects to the local governments. All these subjects are related to functions linked to local welfare and development needs. The experience with the functioning of local government in the past decade has shown that local governments in India enjoy limited autonomy to perform the functions assigned to them. Therefore, the entire exercise of electing so many representatives become somewhat symbolic. Some people criticize the formation of the local bodies because this has not changed the way in which decisions are taken at the central and the State level. People at the local level do not enjoy much powers of choosing welfare programmes or allocation of resources. Local bodies have very little funds of their own. The dependence of local bodies on the State and central governments for financial support has greatly eroded their capacity to operate effectively. While rural local bodies raise 0.24% of the total revenues collected, they account for 4% of the total expenditure made by the government.Q. Why local bodies are dependent on State and Central governments?- a)For cultural upliftment
- b)To establish more schools
- c)For financial support
- d)To establish banks
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
The Constitutional amendments assigned as many as 29 subjects to the local governments. All these subjects are related to functions linked to local welfare and development needs. The experience with the functioning of local government in the past decade has shown that local governments in India enjoy limited autonomy to perform the functions assigned to them. Therefore, the entire exercise of electing so many representatives become somewhat symbolic. Some people criticize the formation of the local bodies because this has not changed the way in which decisions are taken at the central and the State level. People at the local level do not enjoy much powers of choosing welfare programmes or allocation of resources. Local bodies have very little funds of their own. The dependence of local bodies on the State and central governments for financial support has greatly eroded their capacity to operate effectively. While rural local bodies raise 0.24% of the total revenues collected, they account for 4% of the total expenditure made by the government.
Q. Why local bodies are dependent on State and Central governments?
a)
For cultural upliftment
b)
To establish more schools
c)
For financial support
d)
To establish banks
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Arun Yadav answered |
Individual state governments (rather than the centre) are responsible for the functioning of their respective local governments, the actual powers and functions of these institutions are highly dependent on the laws of the state in which they operate.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:The Constitutional amendments assigned as many as 29 subjects to the local governments. All these subjects are related to functions linked to local welfare and development needs. The experience with the functioning of local government in the past decade has shown that local governments in India enjoy limited autonomy to perform the functions assigned to them. Therefore, the entire exercise of electing so many representatives become somewhat symbolic. Some people criticize the formation of the local bodies because this has not changed the way in which decisions are taken at the central and the State level. People at the local level do not enjoy much powers of choosing welfare programmes or allocation of resources. Local bodies have very little funds of their own. The dependence of local bodies on the State and central governments for financial support has greatly eroded their capacity to operate effectively. While rural local bodies raise 0.24% of the total revenues collected, they account for 4% of the total expenditure made by the government.Q. Do the local governments have extensive or limited liability?- a)Limited
- b)Extensive
- c)Both 'a' and 'b'
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
The Constitutional amendments assigned as many as 29 subjects to the local governments. All these subjects are related to functions linked to local welfare and development needs. The experience with the functioning of local government in the past decade has shown that local governments in India enjoy limited autonomy to perform the functions assigned to them. Therefore, the entire exercise of electing so many representatives become somewhat symbolic. Some people criticize the formation of the local bodies because this has not changed the way in which decisions are taken at the central and the State level. People at the local level do not enjoy much powers of choosing welfare programmes or allocation of resources. Local bodies have very little funds of their own. The dependence of local bodies on the State and central governments for financial support has greatly eroded their capacity to operate effectively. While rural local bodies raise 0.24% of the total revenues collected, they account for 4% of the total expenditure made by the government.
Q. Do the local governments have extensive or limited liability?
a)
Limited
b)
Extensive
c)
Both 'a' and 'b'
d)
None of these
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
Local government is a generic term for the lowest tiers of public administration within a particular sovereign state. This particular usage of the word government refers specifically to a level of administration that is both geographically-localised and has limited powers.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:Elected local government bodies were created after 1882. Lord Ripon, who was the Viceroy of India at that time, took the initiative in creating these bodies. They were called the local boards. However, due to slow progress in this regard, the Indian National Congress urged the government to take necessary steps to make all local bodies more effective. Following the Government of India Act 1919, village panchayats were established in a number of provinces. This trend continued after the Government of India Act of 1935.Dining India's freedom movement, Mahatma Gandhi had strongly pleaded for decentralisation of economic and political power. He believed that strengthening village panchayats was a means of effective decentralisation. All development initiatives must have local involvement in order to be successful. Panchayats therefore were looked upon as instruments of decentralisation and participatory democracy. Our national movement was concerned about the enormous concentration of powers in the hands of the Governor General sitting at Delhi. Therefore, for our leaders, independence meant an assurance that there will be decentralisation of decision making, executive and administrative powers.Q. Which leader argued for decentralisation of powers?- a)Mahatma Gandhi
- b)Lord Ripon
- c)Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
- d)Jawahar Lai Nehru
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Elected local government bodies were created after 1882. Lord Ripon, who was the Viceroy of India at that time, took the initiative in creating these bodies. They were called the local boards. However, due to slow progress in this regard, the Indian National Congress urged the government to take necessary steps to make all local bodies more effective. Following the Government of India Act 1919, village panchayats were established in a number of provinces. This trend continued after the Government of India Act of 1935.
Dining India's freedom movement, Mahatma Gandhi had strongly pleaded for decentralisation of economic and political power. He believed that strengthening village panchayats was a means of effective decentralisation. All development initiatives must have local involvement in order to be successful. Panchayats therefore were looked upon as instruments of decentralisation and participatory democracy. Our national movement was concerned about the enormous concentration of powers in the hands of the Governor General sitting at Delhi. Therefore, for our leaders, independence meant an assurance that there will be decentralisation of decision making, executive and administrative powers.
Q. Which leader argued for decentralisation of powers?
a)
Mahatma Gandhi
b)
Lord Ripon
c)
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
d)
Jawahar Lai Nehru
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Arun Yadav answered |
Mahatma Gandhi had strongly pleaded for decentralisation of economic and political power. He believed that strengthening village panchayats was a means of effective decentralisation.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:Elected local government bodies were created after 1882. Lord Ripon, who was the Viceroy of India at that time, took the initiative in creating these bodies. They were called the local boards. However, due to slow progress in this regard, the Indian National Congress urged the government to take necessary steps to make all local bodies more effective. Following the Government of India Act 1919, village panchayats were established in a number of provinces. This trend continued after the Government of India Act of 1935.Dining India's freedom movement, Mahatma Gandhi had strongly pleaded for decentralisation of economic and political power. He believed that strengthening village panchayats was a means of effective decentralisation. All development initiatives must have local involvement in order to be successful. Panchayats therefore were looked upon as instruments of decentralisation and participatory democracy. Our national movement was concerned about the enormous concentration of powers in the hands of the Governor General sitting at Delhi. Therefore, for our leaders, independence meant an assurance that there will be decentralisation of decision making, executive and administrative powers.Q. In which year Viceroy of India took initiative to create local government bodies?- a)1919
- b)1935
- c)1882
- d)1870
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Elected local government bodies were created after 1882. Lord Ripon, who was the Viceroy of India at that time, took the initiative in creating these bodies. They were called the local boards. However, due to slow progress in this regard, the Indian National Congress urged the government to take necessary steps to make all local bodies more effective. Following the Government of India Act 1919, village panchayats were established in a number of provinces. This trend continued after the Government of India Act of 1935.
Dining India's freedom movement, Mahatma Gandhi had strongly pleaded for decentralisation of economic and political power. He believed that strengthening village panchayats was a means of effective decentralisation. All development initiatives must have local involvement in order to be successful. Panchayats therefore were looked upon as instruments of decentralisation and participatory democracy. Our national movement was concerned about the enormous concentration of powers in the hands of the Governor General sitting at Delhi. Therefore, for our leaders, independence meant an assurance that there will be decentralisation of decision making, executive and administrative powers.
Q. In which year Viceroy of India took initiative to create local government bodies?
a)
1919
b)
1935
c)
1882
d)
1870
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
In 1882 the then Viceroy of India, Lord Ripon, known as the Father of Local Self Government, passed a resolution of local self-government which lead the democratic forms of municipal governance in India.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:The Constitutional amendments assigned as many as 29 subjects to the local governments. All these subjects are related to functions linked to local welfare and development needs. The experience with the functioning of local government in the past decade has shown that local governments in India enjoy limited autonomy to perform the functions assigned to them. Therefore, the entire exercise of electing so many representatives become somewhat symbolic. Some people criticize the formation of the local bodies because this has not changed the way in which decisions are taken at the central and the State level. People at the local level do not enjoy much powers of choosing welfare programmes or allocation of resources. Local bodies have very little funds of their own. The dependence of local bodies on the State and central governments for financial support has greatly eroded their capacity to operate effectively. While rural local bodies raise 0.24% of the total revenues collected, they account for 4% of the total expenditure made by the government.Q. What is the common principle in choosing the subjects covered under the State List?- a)Allocation of resources
- b)Development at local level
- c)Criticising the local bodies
- d)All of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
The Constitutional amendments assigned as many as 29 subjects to the local governments. All these subjects are related to functions linked to local welfare and development needs. The experience with the functioning of local government in the past decade has shown that local governments in India enjoy limited autonomy to perform the functions assigned to them. Therefore, the entire exercise of electing so many representatives become somewhat symbolic. Some people criticize the formation of the local bodies because this has not changed the way in which decisions are taken at the central and the State level. People at the local level do not enjoy much powers of choosing welfare programmes or allocation of resources. Local bodies have very little funds of their own. The dependence of local bodies on the State and central governments for financial support has greatly eroded their capacity to operate effectively. While rural local bodies raise 0.24% of the total revenues collected, they account for 4% of the total expenditure made by the government.
Q. What is the common principle in choosing the subjects covered under the State List?
a)
Allocation of resources
b)
Development at local level
c)
Criticising the local bodies
d)
All of the above
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Arun Yadav answered |
Union List includes subjects of national importance such as defence of the country, foreign affairs, banking, communications and currency. They are included in this list because we need a uniform policy on these matters throughout the country.
One third of the positions in all panchayat institutions are reserved for- a)SCs
- b)STs
- c)OBCs
- d)women
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
One third of the positions in all panchayat institutions are reserved for
a)
SCs
b)
STs
c)
OBCs
d)
women
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Anirudh Desai answered |
One third of the positions in all panchayat institutions are reserved for women. Reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are also provided for all the three levels, in proportion to their population.
The amendment act that is regarded as a milestone in the journey of panchayati raj institution was- a)75th Amendment Act.
- b)76th Amendment Act
- c)73rd Amendment Act
- d)4th Amendment Act
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The amendment act that is regarded as a milestone in the journey of panchayati raj institution was
a)
75th Amendment Act.
b)
76th Amendment Act
c)
73rd Amendment Act
d)
4th Amendment Act
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Parth Chatterjee answered |
The Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act, 1992 accorded the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) a constitutional status.
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