1. Which of the following statements about the evolution of Panchayati Raj in Karnataka is true?
1. Agrahara villages were headed by local farmers.
2. British reorganization introduced Local Fund Committees in Mysore in 1874.
3. Lord Rippon’s Act (1882) allowed full liberalization of local governance.
4. The Mysore Local Boards Act (1903) created a three-tier local government system.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 4
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 3
2. Which of the following statements about post-independence Panchayati Raj developments is true?
1. The Venkatappa Committee recommended a two-tier system for Gram Panchayats.
2. The Mysore Gram Panchayat Act (1952) achieved all its intended outcomes.
3. The Chandrasekharaya Committee recommended a focus on Taluk Boards.
4. The Kondajji Basappa Committee suggested a centralized structure.
A. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 4
C. 1 and 4
D. 2 and 3
3. Which of the following is true regarding the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act of 1993?
1. It established a three-tier system of governance.
2. It introduced Grama Panchayats at the block level.
3. Zilla Panchayats are responsible for district-wide planning.
4. Taluk Panchayats consolidate village-level plans.
A. 1, 3, and 4
B. 2, 3, and 4
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2, and 4
4. Which of the following features of Panchayat elections in Karnataka is true?
1. Rotational reservation ensures inclusivity.
2. Members are elected by the Grama Sabha.
3. Asset declarations by elected members are mandatory.
4. Elections are overseen by the State Election Commission.
A. 1 and 4
B. 2, 3, and 4
C. 1, 3, and 4
D. 1, 2, and 3
5. Which of the following are functions of Grama Panchayats as per the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act?
1. Maintaining sanitation and drainage.
2. Providing universal immunization for children.
3. Constructing state highways.
4. Maintaining census records.
A. 1, 2, and 4
B. 1 and 3
C. 2, 3, and 4
D. All of the above
6. Which of the following statements about financial resources of Panchayats is true?
1. Panchayats receive grants from the State Finance Commission.
2. Property taxes are the only source of revenue for Panchayats.
3. Delays in stamp duty transfer impacted Taluk Panchayats in 2015-16.
4. Revenue expenditure increased in social services from 2011-16.
A. 1 and 4
B. 1, 3, and 4
C. 2 and 4
D. 1 and 2
7. Which of the following is true about the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments in Karnataka?
1. The 73rd Amendment mandated a three-tier Panchayat Raj system.
2. Karnataka was the first state to implement the three-tier system.
3. The 74th Amendment introduced the concept of Zilla Panchayats.
4. Grama Panchayat elections were first held under this amendment in 1993.
A. 1 and 2
B. 1, 2, and 4
C. 2, 3, and 4
D. All of the above
8. Which of the following statements about District Planning Committees (DPC) is true?
1. DPCs consolidate plans from all local bodies in the district.
2. DPCs are chaired by the Deputy Commissioner.
3. Recommendations of the DPC are binding on all local bodies.
4. The Chief Executive Officer acts as the Secretary of the DPC.
A. 1 and 4
B. 2 and 3
C. 1, 3, and 4
D. All of the above
9. Which of the following statements about standing committees in Panchayat Raj Institutions is true?
1. Taluk Panchayats have committees for finance and planning.
2. Zilla Panchayats oversee educational policies.
3. Grama Panchayats have standing committees for social justice.
4. Committees are elected directly by Grama Sabha members.
A. 1 and 2
B. 1, 2, and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. All of the above
10. Which of the following describes key features of Panchamitra in Karnataka?
1. It integrates digital payment options.
2. It facilitates grievances related to MGNREGA.
3. It allows citizens to track meeting outcomes.
4. It is only available to elected officials.
A. 1, 2, and 3
B. 1 and 4
C. 2, 3, and 4
D. All of the above