Panchayati Raj

What was the main objective behind introducing the Panchayati Raj system in India?

• To Prevent corruption

• To decentralised political power

• To decrease criminal rates

• To reduce election expenses

How many tiers are there in the Panchayat Raj system of India ?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Who elects the sarpanch?

• Secretary

• Villagers

• Member of Gram Sabha

• State government

Which of the following is a permanent body in the village?

• Sarpanch

• Ward member

• Gram Sabha

• Panchayat secretary

Which one of the following is not the function of Gram Panchayat ?

• To finalise BPL list

• To provide water supply

• To promote government schemes

• To defend the territory

Which among the following is not the part of Panchayat Raj system ?

• Gram Sabha

• Gram Panchayat

• Sarpanch

• Village cooperative society

Gram panchayat is divided into ____?

• Blocks

• Zilas

• Ward

• Samitis

What what are the source funds for Gram Panchayat?

• Collection for taxes from people?

• Export taxes

• Government scheme funds

• Donations for community works

Whose name among the following should be included in BPL ( Below poverty line) list?

• A person whose family income is less than what is decided by the government ?

• People who belong to middle class

• Government officials

• People with very high income

Which of the following body is not elected ?

• Gram Panchayat

• Zila Parishad

• Panchayat Samiti

• Gram Sabha