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What is the objective of the Garvit Grameen Yojana (Gramin Vikas ke Liye Tarun)?- a)Water conservation and harvesting
- b)Providing self-employment opportunities to youth
- c)Strengthening small and marginal farmers
- d)Empowering women farmers
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Water conservation and harvesting
b)
Providing self-employment opportunities to youth
c)
Strengthening small and marginal farmers
d)
Empowering women farmers
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The Garvit Grameen Yojana aims to provide self-employment opportunities to educated youth. It offers free training for skill development, with a certificate awarded upon completion.
How many Municipal Corporations are there in Haryana, and which one is the largest?- a)5, with Rohtak being the largest
- b)10, with Faridabad being the largest
- c)8, with Gurgaon being the largest
- d)12, with Ambala being the largest
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
5, with Rohtak being the largest
b)
10, with Faridabad being the largest
c)
8, with Gurgaon being the largest
d)
12, with Ambala being the largest
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There are 10 Municipal Corporations in Haryana, with Faridabad being the largest and oldest, formed in May 1994.
Which city is mentioned as the oldest Municipal Corporation in Haryana?- a)Sonipat
- b)Faridabad
- c)Rohtak
- d)Hisar
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Sonipat
b)
Faridabad
c)
Rohtak
d)
Hisar
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Faridabad is stated as the oldest Municipal Corporation in Haryana, formed in May 1994.
Which scheme focuses on water conservation and harvesting in groundwater overflowing blocks and was implemented in 2016-17?- a)Women Farmer Empowerment Scheme
- b)Garvit Grameen Yojana
- c)Water Conservation and Water Harvesting Scheme
- d)Swa-Prerit Adarsh Gram Yojana
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Women Farmer Empowerment Scheme
b)
Garvit Grameen Yojana
c)
Water Conservation and Water Harvesting Scheme
d)
Swa-Prerit Adarsh Gram Yojana
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The Water Conservation and Water Harvesting Scheme, implemented in 2016-17, focuses on water conservation and harvesting in groundwater overflowing blocks.
Which constitutional amendment served as the basis for the essential features incorporated in the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?- a)74th Constitutional Amendment
- b)42nd Constitutional Amendment
- c)73rd Constitutional Amendment
- d)86th Constitutional Amendment
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
74th Constitutional Amendment
b)
42nd Constitutional Amendment
c)
73rd Constitutional Amendment
d)
86th Constitutional Amendment
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The Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, encompassed the essential features outlined in the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, emphasizing the role of gram sabha in local governance.
What electoral system was introduced for the direct election of Mayors in Haryana since September 5, 2018?- a)Indirect Election
- b)Electoral College System
- c)Mayoral Primaries
- d)Direct Election
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Indirect Election
b)
Electoral College System
c)
Mayoral Primaries
d)
Direct Election
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Since September 5, 2018, Mayors in Haryana are directly elected through Mayoral elections, signifying a shift towards a more direct democratic process.
What is the minimum quorum required for convening a gram sabha meeting according to the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?- a)One-fourth of the total voters
- b)One-tenth of the total voters
- c)Half of the total voters
- d)One-fifth of the total voters
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
One-fourth of the total voters
b)
One-tenth of the total voters
c)
Half of the total voters
d)
One-fifth of the total voters
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The Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 specifies a quorum of one-tenth of the total village voters required to convene a gram sabha meeting.
According to the Haryana Municipal Amendment Bill, 2017, what change was made to the formation of Municipal Committees?- a)Committees can be formed only in cities with a population exceeding 1 million.
- b)Committees can be formed in cities with a population of more than 3 lakhs.
- c)Committees are dissolved in cities with a population below 3 lakhs.
- d)Committees are formed based on educational qualifications.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Committees can be formed only in cities with a population exceeding 1 million.
b)
Committees can be formed in cities with a population of more than 3 lakhs.
c)
Committees are dissolved in cities with a population below 3 lakhs.
d)
Committees are formed based on educational qualifications.
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The Haryana Municipal Amendment Bill, 2017, made a significant change, allowing the formation of Municipal Committees in cities with a population of more than 3 lakhs.
In Haryana, what conditions were introduced for contesting elections through the Haryana Municipal Amendment Bill, 2016?- a)Educational and character conditions
- b)Only educational conditions
- c)Only character conditions
- d)No specific conditions
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Educational and character conditions
b)
Only educational conditions
c)
Only character conditions
d)
No specific conditions
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The Haryana Municipal Amendment Bill, 2016, introduced educational and character conditions for contesting elections, including barring individuals without a functional toilet at home from participating in urban local self-government elections.
Which level of Panchayati Raj institutions saw the introduction of a rotational system for sarpanches' ex-officio membership in other institutions?- a)Gram Panchayat
- b)Panchayat Samiti
- c)Zila Parishad
- d)District Board
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Gram Panchayat
b)
Panchayat Samiti
c)
Zila Parishad
d)
District Board
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The rotational system for sarpanches' ex-officio membership in panchayat samitis was introduced to enhance participation and ensure equitable representation.
How often are mayoral elections held in Haryana Municipal Corporations?- a)Every 2 years
- b)Every 3 years
- c)Every 4 years
- d)Every 5 years
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Every 2 years
b)
Every 3 years
c)
Every 4 years
d)
Every 5 years
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Mayoral elections in Haryana Municipal Corporations are held every 5 years, aligning with the tenure of the Mayor.
What amendment barred individuals charged in criminal cases and defaulters of loans from contesting elections in Haryana's urban local self-government?- a)Haryana Municipal Amendment Bill, 2016
- b)Haryana Municipal Amendment Bill, 2017
- c)74th Amendment
- d)Panchayati Raj Amendment
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Haryana Municipal Amendment Bill, 2016
b)
Haryana Municipal Amendment Bill, 2017
c)
74th Amendment
d)
Panchayati Raj Amendment
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The Haryana Municipal Amendment Bill, 2016, introduced amendments, including barring individuals charged in criminal cases and defaulters of loans from contesting elections in urban local self-government.
What significant amendments were introduced in the Punjab Gram Panchayat Act, 1952, in Haryana through Haryana Act No. 22 of 1973?- a)Extended term of panchayats from three to five years
- b)Assignment of zila parishad powers to deputy commissioners
- c)Introduced reservation of seats for backward class members
- d)Provision for removal of sarpanch for consecutive meeting failures
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Extended term of panchayats from three to five years
b)
Assignment of zila parishad powers to deputy commissioners
c)
Introduced reservation of seats for backward class members
d)
Provision for removal of sarpanch for consecutive meeting failures
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Haryana Act No. 22 of 1973 led to the abolition of zila parishads and transferred their powers to deputy commissioners in Haryana.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana, how much development funds did each of the 12 villages in Palwal and Faridabad, with over 50% Scheduled Caste population, receive?- a)?5 lakh each
- b)?8 lakh each
- c)?10 lakh each
- d)?12,000 each
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
?5 lakh each
b)
?8 lakh each
c)
?10 lakh each
d)
?12,000 each
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Each of the 12 villages in Palwal and Faridabad, with over 50% Scheduled Caste population, received ?10 lakh each as development funds under the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana.
Which award is given to the cleanest village with no open defecation under the Panchayat Empowerment and Accountability Incentive scheme?- a)Best Performing Panchayat Award
- b)Cleanest Village Award
- c)Zila Parishad Awards
- d)Best Performing Gram Panchayat Award
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Best Performing Panchayat Award
b)
Cleanest Village Award
c)
Zila Parishad Awards
d)
Best Performing Gram Panchayat Award
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The Cleanest Village Award is presented to the village with no open defecation under the Panchayat Empowerment and Accountability Incentive scheme, with a prize of ?5 lakh.
What is the significance of the Twelfth Schedule in the Indian Constitution?- a)It defines the structure of urban local bodies in Haryana.
- b)It introduces educational and character conditions for urban local self-government.
- c)It outlines the functions of urban local self-government and was added through the 74th Amendment.
- d)It specifies the electoral processes in Gram Panchayats.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
It defines the structure of urban local bodies in Haryana.
b)
It introduces educational and character conditions for urban local self-government.
c)
It outlines the functions of urban local self-government and was added through the 74th Amendment.
d)
It specifies the electoral processes in Gram Panchayats.
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The Twelfth Schedule in the Indian Constitution, introduced through the 74th Amendment, plays a crucial role in delineating the functions of urban local self-government. It encompasses 18 subjects that urban local bodies are responsible for. This inclusion aims to empower and decentralize governance in urban areas, emphasizing the importance of local administration.
What was the population criterion for the reservation of seats for backward class members in gram sabha areas under Haryana Act No. 13 of 1987?- a)3% or more
- b)5% or more
- c)2% or more
- d)7% or more
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
3% or more
b)
5% or more
c)
2% or more
d)
7% or more
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Haryana Act No. 13 of 1987 provided for the reservation of seats for backward class members in gram sabha areas if their population was 2% or more.
What is the objective of the Women Farmer Empowerment Scheme launched in Bhiwani, Jhajjar, and Hisar districts?- a)Promoting sustainable agriculture
- b)Empowering women through education
- c)Enhancing women's role in politics
- d)Providing financial assistance for toilet construction
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Promoting sustainable agriculture
b)
Empowering women through education
c)
Enhancing women's role in politics
d)
Providing financial assistance for toilet construction
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The Women Farmer Empowerment Scheme aims to strengthen small and marginal farmers through community-managed sustainable agriculture, utilizing local resources in Bhiwani, Jhajjar, and Hisar districts.
What is the aim of the Rashtriya Gaurav Gram Sabha Award?- a)Promoting sustainable agriculture
- b)Recognizing outstanding performance of Gram Panchayats
- c)Encouraging self-driven development in villages
- d)Strengthening small and marginal farmers
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Promoting sustainable agriculture
b)
Recognizing outstanding performance of Gram Panchayats
c)
Encouraging self-driven development in villages
d)
Strengthening small and marginal farmers
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The Rashtriya Gaurav Gram Sabha Award aims to recognize the outstanding performance of Gram Panchayats, with the Gram Panchayat of Nissing Block in Karnal being honored with this award.
How did the representation of backward classes change in panchayat samitis according to Haryana Act No. 14 of 1987?- a)Introduced rotational representation
- b)Reserved seats based on population
- c)Direct election of one member
- d)Ex-officio membership for all sarpanches
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Introduced rotational representation
b)
Reserved seats based on population
c)
Direct election of one member
d)
Ex-officio membership for all sarpanches
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Haryana Act No. 14 of 1987 introduced the provision for the direct election of one member from backward classes in panchayat samitis.
What was the primary reason for the abolition of zila parishads in Haryana in 1973?- a)Overlapping functions with panchayat samiti
- b)Poor performance in coordinating functions
- c)Unnecessary administrative burden
- d)Inadequate financial support
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Overlapping functions with panchayat samiti
b)
Poor performance in coordinating functions
c)
Unnecessary administrative burden
d)
Inadequate financial support
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The Maru Singh Ad-hoc Committee on Panchayati Raj recommended the abolition of zila parishads due to perceived overlapping functions with panchayat samitis and their failure in effective coordination. Consequently, in 1973, the zila parishads were abolished in Haryana.
Which district initiated the e-panchayat services in Haryana on April 26, 2015?- a)Rohtak
- b)Gurugram
- c)Karnal
- d)Hisar
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Rohtak
b)
Gurugram
c)
Karnal
d)
Hisar
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The e-panchayat services were initiated in Rohtak district, Haryana, on April 26, 2015, marking a significant step towards introducing and strengthening e-governance in the state.
Which of the following is NOT a category of urban local self-government as per the Haryana Municipality Act, 1973?- a)Municipal Committee
- b)Municipal Council
- c)Metropolitan Authority
- d)Municipal Corporation
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Municipal Committee
b)
Municipal Council
c)
Metropolitan Authority
d)
Municipal Corporation
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The Haryana Municipality Act, 1973, categorizes urban local self-government into Municipal Committee, Municipal Council, and Municipal Corporation. There is no mention of Metropolitan Authority in the provided information.
What is the population range managed by Municipal Councils in Haryana?- a)20,000 to 300,000
- b)300,000 to 1 million
- c)Exceeding 1 million
- d)1 million to 3 lakhs
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
20,000 to 300,000
b)
300,000 to 1 million
c)
Exceeding 1 million
d)
1 million to 3 lakhs
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Municipal Councils in Haryana administer cities with populations ranging from 300,000 to 1 million, according to the information provided.
Which district in Haryana launched the e-panchayat services on April 26, 2015?- a)Rohtak
- b)Bhiwani
- c)Hisar
- d)Faridabad
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Rohtak
b)
Bhiwani
c)
Hisar
d)
Faridabad
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The e-panchayat services were initiated in Rohtak district, Haryana, on April 26, 2015, marking a significant step towards introducing and strengthening e-governance in the state.
On what occasion was the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar awarded to five Haryana panchayats?- a)Republic Day
- b)Independence Day
- c)National Panchayat Day (April 24, 2015)
- d)Gandhi Jayanti
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Republic Day
b)
Independence Day
c)
National Panchayat Day (April 24, 2015)
d)
Gandhi Jayanti
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The Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar was awarded on National Panchayat Day, observed on April 24, 2015, to five Haryana panchayats.
What is the primary focus of the Swa-Prerit Adarsh Gram Yojana?- a)Empowering women farmers
- b)Providing financial aid for toilet construction
- c)Encouraging self-driven development in villages
- d)Offering self-employment opportunities to youth
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Empowering women farmers
b)
Providing financial aid for toilet construction
c)
Encouraging self-driven development in villages
d)
Offering self-employment opportunities to youth
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The primary focus of the Swa-Prerit Adarsh Gram Yojana is to encourage self-driven development in villages. This initiative, exemplified by the declaration of Sui village in Haryana, aims to promote local communities taking charge of their own development.
What is the significance of the gram sabha meetings in the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?- a)Decision-making on budget allocation
- b)Establishing administrative protocols
- c)Reviewing developmental plans
- d)Selecting panchayat samiti members
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Decision-making on budget allocation
b)
Establishing administrative protocols
c)
Reviewing developmental plans
d)
Selecting panchayat samiti members
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According to the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, one of the significant roles of the gram sabha is to review developmental plans, ensuring community participation and oversight in local governance initiatives.
What was the purpose of Haryana Act No. 13 of 1987?- a)Introduction of backward class reservation
- b)Removal of sarpanch for meeting failures
- c)Representation of backward classes in panchayat samiti
- d)Extended term of panchayats from three to five years
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Introduction of backward class reservation
b)
Removal of sarpanch for meeting failures
c)
Representation of backward classes in panchayat samiti
d)
Extended term of panchayats from three to five years
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Haryana Act No. 13 of 1987 provided for the representation of one member from backward classes in the panchayat samiti.
What is the core function of the gram sabha according to the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?- a)Conducting regular elections
- b)Reviewing financial reports
- c)Holding annual meetings
- d)Ensuring coordination between panchayats
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Conducting regular elections
b)
Reviewing financial reports
c)
Holding annual meetings
d)
Ensuring coordination between panchayats
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The gram sabha, as per the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, is empowered to review financial reports among various other functions to ensure greater community involvement in governance.
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