Panchayati Raj & 73rd Amendment — Set 11

Correct Answer: B. To establish ownership, facilitate revenue collection, and prevent land disputes

The correct answer is 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. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Tehsildar/Revenue Inspector

The correct answer is 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. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Establishes ownership, cultivation rights, and transfer of property

The correct answer is 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. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Investigate claims, examine records, and facilitate amicable settlement or recommend judicial intervention

The correct answer is 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. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Keep land records, prepare revenue documents, assist farmers in registration, and report to Tehsildar

The correct answer is 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. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Village, Block, District

The correct answer is Village, Block, District. The three-tier structure consists of Gram Panchayat (village), Block Panchayat (intermediate), and District Panchayat, ensuring democratic governance at grassroots level. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: C. 5 years

The correct answer is 5 years. A Gram Panchayat member serves a term of 5 years, after which new elections are held for the next term of office. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Gram Panchayat President or one-tenth of adult villagers

The correct answer is 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. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Identify local needs, allocate resources, and guide sustainable development initiatives

The correct answer is 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. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Executive head responsible for implementing decisions, representing village interests, and overseeing development

The correct answer is 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. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.