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1
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what is panchayati raj’s basic definition

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in terms of india, it signifies the system of rural local self government to establish democracy at the grassroot level. it was constitutionalised in 1992.

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the self government is a subject of which list

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state list

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before panchayati raj was properly established, which article provided for development of panchayats

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article 40 of dpsp

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when was the panchayati raj ministry formed

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in 1950

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5
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who was the chairman of the first panchayati raj ministry in 1950

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SK De

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6
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when did the unsuccessful community development program start

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2nd october 1952

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what was the objective of community development program of 1952

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to improve the quality of life in villages by utilising manpower in an integrated manner

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which was the first committee set up for development of panchayati raj as an institution

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balwant rai mehta committee

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9
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when was balwant rai mehta committee set up

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january 1957

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what did balwant rai mehta committee examine

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the community development program of 1952 and national extension service of 1953

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balwant g rai mehta has been in which major political position prior to chairing his committee

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cm of gujrat

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12
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when did the balwant rai mehta committee submit its report

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november 1957

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write some basic important recommendations by balwant rai mehta committee. MAINS PRACTICE

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  • estt of three tier panchayati raj system who are organically linked through a device of indirect elections
  • village: directly elected representatives while samiti and parishad: indirectly elected members
    -panchayat samiti should be the executive body
  • distt collector: chairman of the zila parishad
  • genuine transfer of power
  • adequate resources
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14
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who was the first panchayat to estt panchayati raj

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bagdari village of nagore, rajasthan

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when and who inaugurated the first panchayat in rajasthan

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on 2nd oct, 1959, jln did

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which state followed rajasthan in implementation of panchayati raj

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andhra pradesh in 1959

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17
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when was ashok mehta committee estt

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dec 1977

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18
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what was the goal of ashok mehta committee 1977

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to revive and strengthen the declining panchayati raj system in country

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19
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which committee recommended that the three tier system should be replaced by a two tier system

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ashok mehta committee

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what were the name of two tiers of panchayati raj as recommended by ashok mehta committee

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zila parishad
mandal panchayat

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21
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which committee suggested that political parties should have an official participation in all of panchayat elections

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ashok mehta committee 1977

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which committee suggested compulsory power of taxation to mobilise their own financial resources to panchayati raj institutions

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ashok mehta

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23
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which committee suggested nyay panchayats with a qualified judge to be estt

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ashok mehta

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24
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seats reserved for scs and sts suggested by which committee

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ashok mehta

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25
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which committee demanded a constitutional status for panchayati raj first

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ashok mehta

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write a few recommendations by ashok mehta committee. MAINS PRACTICE

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  • three tier to be replaced by two
  • district being the first point of decentralisation
  • regular social audit
  • nyay panchayats
  • sc st reservation
  • constitutional recognition
  • official participation of political parties
  • power of taxation
  • state govts should not supersede these institutions. chief electoral officer of state should work with chief election commissioner
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27
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when was GVK rao committee set up

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1985

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what was the task of gvk rao committee

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to review the existing administrative arrangements for rural development and poverty alleviation programmes

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what was the conclusion that gvk rao committee came to

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that the development process of panchayati raj was gradually bureaucratized and divorced from panchayati raj

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30
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why is the panchayati raj system called a grass without roots

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bureaucratization of development administration as against the democratisation of panchayati raj

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31
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how many tiers did the gvk rao committee suggest for panchayati raj

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4 tier
state: state dev council
district: zila parishad
division: panchayat samiti
village: gram panchayat

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32
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which level did the gvk rao committee want as the centre for implementation of schemes

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zila parishad

so did ashok mehta committee

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33
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how did gvk rao committee suggested to decentralise state functions

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by transferring them to district level planning units

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34
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which post was suggested by gvk rao to be created

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the post of district development commissioner

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35
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what would be the role of district dev commissioner acc to gvk rao committee

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he would act as the chief executive officer of the zila parishad and would be in charge of all dev at district level

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36
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which committees suggested a decreased roll of district collector and more to panchayati raj institutions in distt planning

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gvk rao, balwant rai mehta and ashok mehta committees

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37
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who called the panchayati raj instis grass without roots

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gvk rao committee

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38
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when was lm singhvi committee constituted

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in 1986

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39
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what was the task for lm singhvi committee

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to prepare a consept paper on revitalisation of panchayati raj intitutions for democracy and development

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which landmark demand did the lm singhvi committee ask for the panchayati raj instis

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to be given a constitutional status to panchayati raj institutions

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41
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which feature from the ashok mehta committee recommended by lm singhvi committee also

A

nyay panchayats

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42
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how did lm singhvi committee suggested would be the embodiment of direct democracy

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villages should be organised to make gram panchayats more viable and gram sambha importance should be emphasised and realised

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43
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tell the basic features of lm singhvi committee of 1986

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-constitutional recognition
-nyay panchayats
-reorganisation of villages: more importance to panchayats and gram sabha
- more financial resources
-judicial tribunals to adjudicate controversies about elections to panchayati raj instis

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44
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when was thungon committee set up

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1988

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45
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thungon committee was a sub committee of which parliamentary committee

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consultative committee of parliament

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46
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who led the thungon committee

A

pk thungon

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47
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how many tiers of panchayati raj were recommended by thungon committee

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3
village
district
block

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48
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what did thungon committee recommend about the tenure of panchayati raj bodies

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tenure of 5 years

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49
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which additional reservation was recommended by thungon committee in pr instis

A

for women

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50
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what did the thungon committee recommend for finances of panchayats

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estt of state finance commission

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51
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who did thungon committee recommend to be the ceo of zila parishad

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distt collector

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52
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write some key recommendations by thungon committee

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-constitutional recognisation
- three tier system
-zila parishad imp
-tenure of 5 years (super session 6 months)
-planning and coordination committee setup with zila parishad chairman as head (distt collector to be the ceo of zp)
-reservation for sc st and women
- state finance commission set up

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53
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what was the task for thungon committee

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to examine the political and administrative structure in the district for the purpose of distt planning

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54
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when was gadgil committee set up

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  1. same as lm singhvi committee
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55
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chairman of gadgil committee?

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vn gadgil

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56
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in british age, what was the first step towards a village governmet

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mayo offer in 1870

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57
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what was the contribution of lord ripon

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in 1882, ripon resolution asked for provision of elected heads in local bodies by the people. called the magna carta of local govt

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58
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task for gadgil committee?

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to answer “how best panchayati raj institutions could be made effective”

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59
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which classic demand which led to panchayati raj institutions asked by gadgil committee too

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to give a constitutional status to pr

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60
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how many tiers did gadgil committee recommend

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3
village
block
district

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61
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which recommendations of thungon committee can be seen in gadgil committee too

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constitutional recognition
5 year tenure
reservation for women and scst
(only these two committees recommended women reservation)
state finance commission estt

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62
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which committee suggested a list of subjects for pri should be specified in the constitution

A

gadgil

63
Q

which committee finally became the basis of the drafting of the amendment bill for pr constitutional status

A

gadgil

64
Q

write about the attempt by rajiv gandhi on the constitutionalisation of pr

A

64th constitutional amendment bill in july 1989. passed in lok sabha. not approved in rajya sabha

65
Q

why did the vp singh govt unable to constitutionalise pr

A

fall of government

66
Q

which government finally was able to move forward with constitutionalising

A

narsimha rao govt congress
finally in sep 1991 passed in lok sabha
73td caa 1992
came into force on 24 april 1993

67
Q

which part was added by 73rd caa 1992

A

part 9 and 11th schedule

68
Q

which article does eleventh schedule deals with

A

243 G

69
Q

the act provides what as the foundation of pr system

A

gram sabha

70
Q

who determines the functions and powers of village assembly

A

legislature of state

71
Q

in the three tier system suggested, what kind of states get an exception

A

states not exceeding 20 lakhs pops may not constitute intermediate

72
Q

how are the members elected at all 3 levels

A

all levels directly

73
Q

which posts are to be indirectly elected

A

chairperson of intermediate and distt levels

74
Q

how is the chairperson of a panchayat at village level elected

A

determined by state legislature

usually directly

75
Q

who was the president who signed on the constitutionalisation of pr

A

shankar dayal sharma

76
Q

on which date did 73rd caa pass in lok sabha and rajya sabha

A

22dec and 23 dec

77
Q

which subjects were given to rajasthan on 1 april 2010

A

5 subs
education
agriculture
health
justice and empowerment
women and child welfare

78
Q

which article deals with gram sabha

A

243 A

79
Q

who is the head of gram sabha

A

sarpanch

80
Q

what is the quorum of gram sabha

A

1/10th of total members

81
Q

how many meetings and when of gram sabha in rajasthan

A

4

26 january
1 may (labour day)
15 august
2 october

82
Q

who works as the unit of social audit in villages

A

gram sabha

83
Q

which article deals with the three tier system of gram sabha

A

243c

84
Q

name the indirectly elected posts in panchayati raj

A

pradhan and uppradhan of panchayat samitis and zila parishads

85
Q

the reservation of seats is dealt in which article

A

243D

86
Q

reservation of seats for scs and sts in proportion to?

A

their population

87
Q

how many seats reserved for women including sc st women for seats to be filled by direct elections in every panchayat

A

not less than one third

88
Q

how is reservation alloted

A

by rotation

89
Q

how many offices of chairpersons are to be reserved for women

A

not less than one third at each level

90
Q

how is article 334 related to reservation in panchayati raj

A

sc st reservation shall cease to have effect after the expiration period specified in art 334. currently 2030 by caa 104th of 2020

91
Q

sc reservation is not applicable for which state

A

arunachal pradesh

92
Q

when was the provision for no sc reservation for arunachal pradesh added

A

83rd caa 2000

93
Q

duration of panchayats are dealt in

A

243E

94
Q

what is the expiry of panchayat

A

5 years

95
Q

in case of dissolution, re election in

A

6 months

96
Q

if the remainder period while duration is less than 6 months than how fast elections need to be held?

A

no need

97
Q

the expiration of new elected panchayat after a prematurely dissolved panchayat?

A

the remainder period of previous panchayat

98
Q

disqualifications of panchayat members are dealt in which article

A

243 F

99
Q

under which kind of laws disqualification for to be chosen or chosen panchayati raj members is considered

A

1 any law for time being in force for the purpose of elections to the legislature of the state concerned

2 any law made by the state legislature

100
Q

minimum age for panchayat elections?

A

21 years

101
Q

eligibility for elections

A

21 yrs and local citizen and listed voter

102
Q

who is the main authority in deciding the disqualification

A

state legislature

103
Q

which persons cannot participate in elections

A

1 person convicted under rajasthan prevention of mrityu bhoj act of 1960
2 should not have more than 2 kids (after 1995)
3 is a contractor in panchayati raj institutions

104
Q

in which article the powers and functions of panchayat is mentioned

A

243G

105
Q

there are only 2 mentioned works for panchayati raj institutions in 243 G. what are they?

A

1 preparation of plans for economic development and social justice
2 implementation of schemes for economic development and social justice as may be entrusted to them including those in relation to 29 matters in 11th schedule

106
Q

who has the power and trust in conducting panchayati raj elections

A

state election commission

107
Q

who determines the service and tenure of sec

A

governor

108
Q

what does the governor define for sec

A

tenure and service conditions

109
Q

the grounds for removal of sec are akin to

A

as of the judge of the state high court:

by the president on recommendation of parliament

110
Q

who makes provisions with respect to all matters relating to elections to the panchayats

A

state legislature

111
Q

who authorises panchayats to levy collect and appropriate taxes

A

state legislature MAY authorise them

112
Q

who constitutes a finance commission every five years to review the financial position of the panchayats

A

governor

113
Q

role of finance commission for panchayats? MAINS

A

principles governed: distribution of taxes between state and panchayat. determination of taxes duties, tolls and fees that may be assigned to panchayats
grants in aid to the panchayats from consolidated funds
-measures needed to improve financial positions of prs
- any matter referred by governor in reference to finances of panchayats

114
Q

who provides for the constitution of finance commissions to governors

A

state legislature. composition, members and manner of their selection

115
Q

where does the governor put the recommendations of sfc

A

in front of state legislature

116
Q

role of central finance commission in prs of state

A

suggests measures needed to augment the consolidated fund of state to supplement the resources of the panchayats, on the recommendations of state finance commission

117
Q

who make provisions for auditing of accounts

A

state legislature

118
Q

who can provide for the required exceptions and modifications tu UTs

A

president

119
Q

areas where panchayati ra 73rd caa does not apply

A

nagaland
meghalaya
mizoram
hill areas of manipur for which distt councils exist
darjeeling distt of wb for which gorkha hill council exists
and
scheduled and tribal areas of the 10 states mentioned

120
Q

how can the 73rd amendment be extended to such tribal and scheduled areas

A

pesa act 1996

121
Q

how much was the time period given to implement 73rd caa 1992?

A

1 year from 24 april 1993

122
Q

the 73rd caa bars courts from panchayat election matters. how could they indulge

A

except by an election petition presented to such authority and in such manner as provided by the state legislature

123
Q

how many functional items are in 11th schedule

A

29

124
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

organisation of gram sabha in a village or a group of villages

A

c

125
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

endowing the gram sabha with powers and functions at the village level

A

v

126
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

determining the manner of election of the chairperson of the village panchayat

A

v

127
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

determining the manner of election of the chairperson of the village panchayat

A

v

128
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

establishment of panchayats at the village, intermediate and district levels

A

c

129
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

giving representation to the chairpersons of the village panchayats in the intermediate panchayats a=or in the case of a state not having intermediate panchayats, in district panchayats

A

v

130
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

indirect elections to the post of chairperson of panchayats at the intermediate and district level

A

c

131
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

giving representation to the chairpersons of the intermediate panchayats in the district panchayats

A

v

132
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

direct elections to all seats in panchayats at the village, intermediate and district levels

A

c

133
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

giving representations to members of the parliament and the state legislature in the panchayats at different levels falling within their constituencies

A

v

134
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

providing reservation of seats (both members and chairpersons) for backward classes in panchayats at any level

A

v

135
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

providing reservation of seats (both members and chairpersons) for backward classes in panchayats at any level

A

v

136
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

granting powers and authority to the panchayats to enable them to function as institutions of self government i.e. making them autonomous bodies

A

v

137
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

voting rights of the chairperson and other members of a panchayat elected directly or indirectly

A

c

138
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

21 years to be the minimum age for contesting elections to panchayats

A

c

139
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

devolution of powers and responsibilities upon panchayats to prepare plans for economic development and social justice; and to perform some or all of the 29 functions in the 11th schedule

A

v

140
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

granting financial powers to the panchayats i.e. authorizing them to levy, collect and appropriate taxes duties, tolls and fees

A

v

141
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

reservation to one third seats for both members and chairpersons for women in panchayats in all three level

A

c

142
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

fixing tenure of five years for panchayats at all levels and holding fresh elections within six months in the event of supersession of any panchayat

A

c

143
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

estt of a state election commission for conducting elections to the panchayat

A

c

144
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

making the grants-in-aid to the panchayats from the consolidated fund of the state

A

v

145
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

constitution of a state finance commission after every five years to review the financial position of the panchayats

A

c

146
Q

provision: compulsory or voluntary

providing for the constitution of funds for crediting all moneys of the panchayat

A

v

147
Q

when was pesa act enacted

A

1996

148
Q

areas mentioned in which schedule can be taken under the 73rd caa by the pesa act

A

5th

149
Q

who has the power to utilise pesa act to extend pr institutions to 5th schedule areas

A

parliament

150
Q

what is the full form of pesa act

A

panchayats (extension to scheduled areas)

151
Q

how many states are in the 5th schedule currently

A

10
including rajasthan

152
Q

name the states in the 5th schedule

A

andhra pradesh
telangana
chhatisgarh
gujrat
hp
jharkhand
mp
maharashtra
odisha
rajasthan

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objectives of pesa act…

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5 P. local government (1 decks)

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