1. Which of the following statements about the British Period in Panchayati Raj history is true?
1. Village Panchayats gained autonomy under British rule.
2. Mayo’s Resolution of 1870 expanded the powers of local institutions.
3. The Royal Commission on Decentralization was formed in 1907.
4. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms included provisions for the Panchayati Raj system.

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 3 and 4
d) 1 and 4

2. Which of the following is true about the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919?
1. It transferred local government to the provinces.
2. It laid the foundation for the Community Development Programme.
3. It recognized Panchayats under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
4. It led to the establishment of the National Extension Service.

a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 and 4

3. Which statement is true about Article 40 of the Indian Constitution?
1. It mandates the establishment of Panchayats.
2. It falls under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
3. It was opposed by B.R. Ambedkar.
4. It introduced the 73rd Constitutional Amendment.

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 3 and 4
d) 1 and 4

4. The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended:
1. A three-tier structure for Panchayati Raj.
2. Direct elections for Zila Parishad members.
3. Panchayat Samiti to act as the executive body.
4. Political parties should contest elections.

a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 4
c) 1 and 4
d) 3 and 4

5. Which of the following was recommended by the Ashok Mehta Committee?
1. A two-tier structure for Panchayati Raj.
2. Mandatory taxation powers for local bodies.
3. Prohibition of political parties in elections.
4. Separate Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 4
c) 1, 2, and 4
d) 1 and 3

6. What was the key recommendation of the L.M. Singhvi Committee?
1. Constitutional recognition of Panchayati Raj.
2. A three-tier structure for local governance.
3. Judicial tribunals for Panchayati Raj-related disputes.
4. Mandatory reservation for SC/ST and women.

a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 4
c) 1, 2, and 3
d) 1, 3, and 4

7. Which committee first recommended reservations for women in Panchayati Raj institutions?
1. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
2. Ashok Mehta Committee
3. Thungon Committee
4. G.V.K. Rao Committee

a) 1 only
b) 3 only
c) 3 and 4
d) 2 and 3

8. Which of the following are true about the G.V.K. Rao Committee’s recommendations?
1. Zila Parishad as the paramount institution.
2. Establishment of District Development Commissioner.
3. Direct elections for all levels of Panchayati Raj.
4. Reservation of seats for SC/ST and women.

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 4
c) 1 and 3
d) 3 and 4

9. Which of the following were recommended by the Gadgil Committee?
1. Proportional reservation for SCs, STs, and women.
2. Establishment of State Finance Commission.
3. Zila Parishad as an advisory body.
4. Direct elections for all tiers.

a) 1 and 2
b) 3 and 4
c) 1, 2, and 4
d) 2, 3, and 4

10. What were the significant outcomes of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992?
1. Formalization of Panchayati Raj institutions.
2. Introduction of a State Finance Commission.
3. Reservation of seats for OBCs.
4. Mandate of elections within six months of premature dissolution.

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1, 2, and 4
d) 3 and 4