1. Which of the following statements are true regarding the 73rd Amendment Act?
1. It introduced the 11th Schedule listing 29 subjects under Panchayati Raj.
2. It applies uniformly across all Indian states, including Scheduled and Tribal areas.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Which of the following statements are true about Gram Sabhas under the 73rd Amendment?
1. The Gram Sabha consists of all registered voters within the panchayat area.
2. Gram Sabhas are exempted from taking up responsibilities as per State Legislature directives.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Which of the following statements about Panchayat elections is correct?
1. Panchayat elections must be held every six years.
2. The State Election Commission oversees Panchayat elections.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Which of the following statements are true about the reservation of seats in Panchayati Raj?
1. One-third of the total seats are reserved for women.
2. Seats for SCs and STs must match their population percentage in the Panchayat area.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Which of the following statements are true about the Panchayat Finance Commission?
1. It is established by the President of India.
2. It reviews the financial position of Panchayats and suggests resource distribution.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. Which of the following statements about Panchayati Raj Structure is true?
1. States with less than 20 lakh population may not establish a three-tier Panchayati Raj system.
2. Zila Parishads operate at the village level.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
7. Which of the following statements about Panchayati Raj’s objectives are correct?
1. It aims to decentralize authority for grassroots governance.
2. It exclusively focuses on urban local self-governance.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
8. Which of the following statements about Panchayat reservations for women is true?
1. One-third of chairperson positions at all levels are reserved for women.
2. Women from backward classes are not entitled to reservations.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
9. Which of the following statements about Panchayat dissolution is correct?
1. Dissolution can occur before the end of its 5-year term.
2. Elections must be held within six months of dissolution.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
10. Which of the following statements about the scope of the 73rd Amendment is true?
1. It introduced provisions applicable to all Union Territories.
2. Parliament may extend its provisions to scheduled and tribal areas.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
