11. which of the following states, Panchayati Raj was introduced for the first time?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. U.P.
D. Bihar
[toggle] Answer – A
Explanation: In 1959 Nagaur district in Rajasthan was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj.[/toggle]
12. Mandal Panchayats were recommended by:
A. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
B. Narasimhan Committee
C. Ashok Mehta Committee
D. Vengal Rao Committee
[toggle] Answer – C[/toggle]
13. The Panchayati Raj System was adopted to: [I. Tax 1991]
A. make people aware of politics
B. Decentralise the power of democracy
C. Educate the peasants
D. None of the above
[toggle] Answer – B[/toggle]
14. Panchayati Raj was started in the country in:
A. 1957
B. 1959
C. 1952
D. 1951
[toggle] Answer – C[/toggle]
15. Who is to conduct the elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities?
A. State Government
B. Central Government
C. State Election Commission
D. Central Election Commission
[toggle] Answer – C[/toggle]
16. A Municipal Corporation is set up in a city with a population of not less than:
A. 1 lakh
B. 12 lakh
C. 10 lakh
D. 5 lakh
[toggle] Answer – C[/toggle]
17. Which of the following States has no Panchayati Raj Institution at all?
A. Assam
B. Kerala
C. Tripura
D. Nagaland
[toggle] Answer – D
Explanation: All-Union Territories except Delhi have no Panchayati Raj.
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram have no Panchyati rule because they give exemption under Article 243 M (2).[/toggle]
18. The Gram Panchayats are elected by Gram Sabhas consisting of:
A. Every citizen living in a village
B. Entire male and female population of the village
C. Every adult male living in a village
D. Every farmer in the village
[toggle] Answer – A[/toggle]
19. Gram Sabha consists of:
A. 5 to 10 elected Ward Panchas of the Village Panchayats
B. All the voters of the Village Panchayat
C. All the Chairmen of Village Panchayats of the Block
D. All the Chairmen of Block level institutions of the district
[toggle] Answer – B[/toggle]
20. The local self-governing institution for a town with a population of twelve thousand and above is known as :
A. Municipal Corporation
B. National Area Committee
C. Municipal Committee
D. Zila Parishad
[toggle] Answer – C[/toggle]