Panchayati Raj & 73rd Amendment — Set 11
Revenue & Panchayati Raj · पंचायती राज और 73वां संशोधन · Questions 101–110 of 200
What is the primary objective of maintaining land records in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: B. To establish ownership, facilitate revenue collection, and prevent land disputes
Land records establish clear ownership, enable efficient tax assessment, prevent property disputes, and form the basis for government planning and development initiatives.
Who is responsible for verifying and authenticating land records at the village level?
Correct Answer: B. Tehsildar/Revenue Inspector
The Tehsildar or Revenue Inspector at the tehsil/block level is responsible for verifying, authenticating, and maintaining the integrity of land records.
What is the significance of the Record of Rights (RoR) in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: B. Establishes ownership, cultivation rights, and transfer of property
The Record of Rights documents ownership details, tenancy rights, cultivation rights, and details of property transfer, serving as legal proof of land ownership.
What role do revenue officials play in resolving property disputes?
Correct Answer: B. Investigate claims, examine records, and facilitate amicable settlement or recommend judicial intervention
Revenue officials investigate property disputes by examining land records, hearing claims, and either facilitating negotiated settlements or recommending the matter to courts.
What is the function of the Patwari in village revenue administration?
Correct Answer: B. Keep land records, prepare revenue documents, assist farmers in registration, and report to Tehsildar
The Patwari maintains land records at the village level, prepares revenue documents, assists landowners in property registration, and reports directly to the Tehsildar.
What are the three-tier panchayat structures in Panchayati Raj?
Correct Answer: B. Village, Block, District
The three-tier structure consists of Gram Panchayat (village), Block Panchayat (intermediate), and District Panchayat, ensuring democratic governance at grassroots level.
What is the term of office for a Gram Panchayat member?
Correct Answer: C. 5 years
A Gram Panchayat member serves a term of 5 years, after which new elections are held for the next term of office.
Who can initiate a demand for holding a Gram Sabha meeting?
Correct Answer: B. Gram Panchayat President or one-tenth of adult villagers
The Gram Panchayat President or one-tenth of the adult population of a village can initiate the demand for holding a Gram Sabha meeting.
What is the primary function of a Village Development Plan?
Correct Answer: B. Identify local needs, allocate resources, and guide sustainable development initiatives
A Village Development Plan identifies priority areas, allocates budgets, and guides the implementation of welfare and development schemes at the grassroots level.
What is the role of the Mukhiya/Sarpanch in Gram Panchayat?
Correct Answer: B. Executive head responsible for implementing decisions, representing village interests, and overseeing development
The Mukhiya or Sarpanch is the elected head of Gram Panchayat, responsible for executing panchayat decisions, representing village interests, and ensuring development program implementation.