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1) Which constitutional amendment established the three-tier system of Panchayati Raj in India?
A) 72nd Amendment
B) 73rd Amendment
C) 74th Amendment
D) 75th Amendment
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 established the three-tier system of Panchayati Raj in India consisting of Gram Panchayats at village level, Panchayat Samitis at block level, and Zilla Parishads at district level.
2) Which of the following is NOT a tier of the Panchayati Raj system?
A) State Level
B) District Level
C) Block Level
D) Village Level
The three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system are - Village Level (Gram Panchayat), Block Level (Panchayat Samiti), and District Level (Zilla Parishad). The State Level is not a part of the Panchayati Raj structure.
3) What is the lowest tier of the Panchayati Raj system that promotes democracy at the grassroots level?
A) Zilla Parishad
B) Panchayat Samiti
C) Gram Sabha
D) Lok Panchayat
The Gram Sabha, which operates at the village level, is the foundation of the Panchayati Raj system and the first tier that directly promotes grassroots democracy allowing direct participation of villagers in decision making.
4) Who has the power to decide what powers and functions the Gram Panchayat can exercise at the village level?
A) Central Government
B) State Government
C) District Administration
D) Gram Sabha
The 73rd Amendment empowers the State governments to endow the Gram Panchayats with necessary powers and authority to function as units of self-government. The State government defines the powers and functions to be devolved to the Gram Panchayat.
5) Which constitutional amendment established the three types of urban local bodies?
A) 72nd Amendment
B) 73rd Amendment
C) 74th Amendment
D) 75th Amendment
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 established three types of municipalities in urban areas namely, Nagar Panchayat for transitional areas, Municipal Council for smaller urban areas and Municipal Corporation for large urban areas.
