1. Panchayati Raj is a subject of which list?
State list
2. Who have the right to elect Panchayats?
State Government
3. Panchayati Raj is in which part?
Part 9
4. When did Panchayati Raj received constitutional status?
73rd amendment 1992
5. At central level which ministry looks after Panchayati Raj?
Rural development
6. Which committee recommended three level at Panchayats and what are them?
Balwant Rai Mehta committee; three levels are Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti (Block) and Gram Panchayat (Village)
7. Who is the chairperson of Zila Parishad?
District collector
8. How are the members of three level of Panchayat elected?
Members of Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti are elected indirectly whereas members of Gram Panchayat are elected directly. The election should be held before term expiry of 5 yrs or which 6 months of dissolution. Seats should be reserved for SC, ST elections controlled by State Election Commissioner
9. Which is the first state to establish Panchayati Raj?
Rajasthan. This scheme is inaugurated by PM JL Nehru on October 2, 1959 in Nagaur district in Rajasthan. Rajasthan adopted three tier system
10. Where there is two tier system in Panchayat?
Tamil Nadu
11. Where there is four tier system in Panchayat?
West Bengal
12. What are the criteria for a state to have Panchayati raj?
It should be in those states having population more than 20 lakhs
13. What is the tenure of Panchayat?
5 years
14. How many seats in Panchayat are reserved for women?
1/3 rd
15. Can Panchayat levy and collect taxes duties tolls and fees?
Yes
16. Who appoints the State Election Commissioner?
Governor
17. How can the State Election Commissioner removed?
In the same manner as the Judge of the High Court
18. When was Urban Local Government included in Constitution?
74th amendment 1992
19. In which part is Urban Local Government included?
In part 9a, entitled “The Municipalities”, Article 243p to 243zg, 12th schedule
20. Which is the topmost Urban Local Government?
Municipal Corporation
21. By which legislation are all Municipal Corporations setup in Delhi?
By a special statute passed by State Legislature
22. Who is empowered to set up the Corporation of Delhi?
The Union Parliament