Local Government — Set 6
Indian Polity · स्थानीय शासन · Questions 51–60 of 70
Which Constitutional Amendment Act gave legal status to the Panchayati Raj system?
Correct Answer: D. 73rd Amendment
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 gave legal status to the Panchayati Raj system. It mandates the creation of rural local bodies. It added Part IX to the Constitution.
Which Schedule was added to the Constitution by the 73rd Amendment?
Correct Answer: A. Eleventh
The Eleventh Schedule was added by the 73rd Amendment. It lists 29 subjects transferred to the Panchayats. These include agriculture, health, and primary education.
Who is known as the Father of Local Self-Government in India?
Correct Answer: B. Lord Ripon
Lord Ripon is called the Father of Local Self-Government. His resolution of 1882 set the framework for local bodies. He emphasized political education through local governance.
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended?
Correct Answer: A. Democratic Decentralization
The Committee recommended 'Democratic Decentralization', which came to be known as Panchayati Raj. It proposed a three-tier structure. This was to facilitate local participation in development.
Which Article directs the State to organize village panchayats?
Correct Answer: B. Article 40
Article 40 directs the State to organize village panchayats. It is a Directive Principle of State Policy. It reflects the Gandhian principle of self-rule.
What is the minimum age to contest Panchayat elections?
Correct Answer: C. 21 years
The minimum age to contest is 21 years. For voting, the minimum age is 18 years. This applies to all tiers of local government.
Which state was the first to establish Panchayati Raj after independence?
Correct Answer: D. Rajasthan
Rajasthan was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj. It was inaugurated on October 2, 1959, in Nagaur district. Andhra Pradesh followed shortly after.
The Ashok Mehta Committee recommended which system for Panchayati Raj?
Correct Answer: D. Two-tier
The Ashok Mehta Committee recommended a two-tier system. It suggested Zila Parishad at the district level and Mandal Panchayat below it. It aimed to strengthen district-level planning.
How many items are listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution?
Correct Answer: D. 29
The Eleventh Schedule contains 29 items. These subjects are within the jurisdiction of Panchayats. They cover areas like agriculture, sanitation, and rural housing.
How many items are listed in the Twelfth Schedule of the Constitution?
Correct Answer: D. 18
The Twelfth Schedule contains 18 items. These are functional items for Municipalities. They include urban planning, fire services, and slum improvement.