Panchayati Raj Structure in India

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What is the primary purpose of the Panchayat Samiti within the Panchayati Raj structure?

  • Enforcing secondary legislation in villages
  • Executing capital expenditure projects at the district level
  • Overseeing the preparation of annual revenue budgets
  • Coordinating Gram Panchayats' functioning within its jurisdiction (correct)

Which legislative body is responsible for district-wide planning and resource allocation in the Panchayati Raj system?

  • Panchayat Samiti
  • State Legislature
  • Zila Parishad (correct)
  • Gram Panchayat

What is the main objective of the three-tier structure of the Panchayati Raj system?

  • Centralizing governance at the national level
  • Maintaining a hierarchical power structure
  • Promoting participatory democracy and empowering local communities (correct)
  • Excluding members of scheduled castes and tribes from governance

Which function is assigned to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Zila Parishad in terms of finances?

<p>Drawl and disbursal of funds for ZP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of PRIs, what does 'accountability structure' primarily refer to?

<p>Ensuring officials are answerable for their actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of providing reserved seats for women in PRIs?

<p>To promote inclusivity and diversity in decision-making bodies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR)?

<p>To oversee matters related to local governance and Panchayati Raj institutions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj?

<p>Drafting secondary legislation related to rural development programs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj regarding financial resources?

<p>Transferring grants to rural local bodies for civic programs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of legislation is the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) considered?

<p>Primary legislation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of capital expenditure mentioned in the text?

<p>Construction of bridges (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of funding for the initiatives of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj?

<p>Grants from the State (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR)?

<p>To oversee the implementation of Part IX of the Constitution related to Panchayati Raj Institutions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key service offered by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj?

<p>Conducting regular Panchayat elections (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in the implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)?

<p>To formulate and issue detailed guidelines for strengthening of PRIs for successful implementation of NREGA by PRIs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the role of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj?

<p>The Ministry's role has evolved over the 5 years of its existence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Panchayati Raj Institutions, according to the text?

<p>Panchayati Raj Institutions are responsible for conducting regular Panchayat elections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key service offered by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj?

<p>Conducting regular audits of Panchayati Raj Institutions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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