Regional Board Composition and Functions Quiz

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What is the tenure of the members on the Regional Board?

3 years
1 year
2 years (correct)
4 years

Who shall be the Secretary to the Regional Board?

Chairman
Member with special knowledge or practical experience
Town Planning Officer (correct)
Member suggested by the Government of India

Under what conditions does the State Government suggest a person for appointment to the Regional Board?

For their political affiliation
For their educational qualification
For their special knowledge or practical experience (correct)
For their age

In which areas is the provision of appointing a person suggested by the Government of India applicable?

Areas of military importance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the duty of a Regional Board as per Section 8 of the text?

To carry out surveys and prepare reports (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 13 of the text, what is a duty of Regional Planning Boards?

To prepare a Regional plan (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints the Chairman of the Regional Planning Board?

State Government (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many public representatives are from the two houses of the state legislature in the Regional Planning Board?

2 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the revision or modification to the Regional Plan?

State Government (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which official serves as the Secretary of the regional planning board?

Town planning officer (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many members with special knowledge or practical experience are appointed by the State Government to the Regional Planning Board?

8 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rank requirement for the Town planning officer who serves as the Secretary of the regional planning board?

Assistant Director of Town Planning or higher (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for submission of the Regional Plan to the State Government for approval?

The State Government can approve or reject the plan with directions for a new plan (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for hearing objections and suggestions regarding the Regional Plan?

Regional Planning Board (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens after the Regional Planning Committee submits its report to the Regional Planning Board?

The Regional Planning Board makes necessary modifications and submits the plan to the State Government (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who consists of the Regional Planning Committee that hears objections and suggestions?

Town Planning Officer and two members of Regional Planning Board (B) Signup and view all the answers

What action can the State Government take upon receiving a Regional Plan?

Approve or reject the plan (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for preparing a fresh plan if the State Government rejects a Regional Plan?

Regional Planning Board (A) Signup and view all the answers