Panchayati Raj & 73rd Amendment — Set 13

Correct Answer: B. Direct land revenue agreement between government and individual peasant cultivators

Ryotwari Settlement is a revenue system where the government directly collects revenue from individual peasant landowners, recognizing them as proprietors of their land.

Correct Answer: B. Clearly identify and mark village boundaries, assess resource availability, and prevent boundary disputes

Demarcation surveys establish clear village and land plot boundaries, assess natural resources, and create detailed maps to prevent future boundary and property disputes.

Correct Answer: B. Represent their ward, advocate for constituents' welfare, attend meetings, and facilitate communication between community and panchayat

Ward Members represent their electoral wards, voice concerns of residents, propose development initiatives, and ensure accountability in panchayat administration.

Correct Answer: B. Provide guaranteed wage employment in rural areas for development of village infrastructure

MGNREGA provides guaranteed employment for rural laborers in construction of village roads, water systems, and natural resource management for rural development.

Correct Answer: B. Strengthen urban governance through municipal corporations and enhance local democracy

The 74th Amendment (1992) introduced constitutional status to municipal corporations, ensuring democratic governance at the urban/city level similar to panchayats.

Correct Answer: B. Prevent fraud, ensure accountability, facilitate audits, and build public trust in governance

Transparent record-keeping in revenue administration prevents corruption, enables public audit, maintains administrative accountability, and protects citizen rights.

Correct Answer: B. Categorize land by usage, assess productivity, plan development, and ensure proper taxation

Land use classification identifies agricultural, pasture, waste, and built-up lands, enabling proper assessment, taxation, and planning for sustainable resource management.

Correct Answer: B. Identify available resources, plan sustainable use, guide development, and ensure equitable distribution

Resource maps document village assets, water sources, forests, and mineral resources, enabling panchayats to plan sustainable development and equitable resource utilization.

Correct Answer: B. Assess population, identify needs, plan services, allocate resources, and monitor development progress

Village census data provides crucial information about demographics, occupations, education levels, and economic status, enabling evidence-based planning and service delivery.

Correct Answer: B. Conserve water, prevent erosion, improve soil fertility, sustain agriculture, and protect ecosystem health

Watershed management conserves water resources, prevents soil erosion through afforestation and check dams, improves agricultural productivity, and ensures environmental sustainability.