Question 1

Which committee recommended the three-tier structure of the Panchayati Raj system in India?

Accepted Answer

Balwant Rai Mehta Committee. The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was appointed in 1957. It recommended the establishment of a three-tier Panchayati Raj system. This structure includes the Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad.

Question 2

Which Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions?

Accepted Answer

73rd Amendment Act. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act was passed in 1992. It granted constitutional status and protection to Panchayati Raj Institutions. It added Part IX to the Constitution of India.

Question 3

The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 added which Part to the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Part IX-A. The 74th Amendment Act added Part IX-A to the Constitution. This part is titled 'The Municipalities' and deals with urban local governance. It covers Articles 243-P to 243-ZG.

Question 4

Which Schedule was added to the Constitution by the 73rd Amendment Act?

Accepted Answer

Eleventh Schedule. The Eleventh Schedule was added by the 73rd Amendment Act. It contains 29 functional items placed within the purview of Panchayats. These items relate to rural development and welfare.

Question 5

Who is empowered to constitute the State Finance Commission to review the financial position of Panchayats?

Accepted Answer

The Governor of the State. The Governor of the State constitutes the State Finance Commission every five years. It reviews the financial position of the Panchayats and Municipalities. The Commission recommends the distribution of taxes between the State and local bodies.

Local Government — Set 1