Panchayati Raj

What does Panchayati Raj means?

• A form of taxation

• Religious Festival

• Local self government

• Traditional dance

Who is the head of a Gram Panchayat?

• Prime Minister

• Sarpanch

• Chief Minister

• President

What is the minimum age for contesting elections to a Gram Panchayat?

• 16 years

• 18 years

• 21 years

• 25 years

What is the primary source of income for Gram Panchayats?

• Local businesses

• Property tax

• Grants from the Central Government

• Movie Theatres

In which part of the Indian Constitution is the Panchayati Raj system mentioned?

• Part I

• Part IX

• Part IV

• Part XI

Which level of Panchayati Raj is responsible for planning and implementing development programs for a group of villages?

• Gram Panchayat

• Panchayat Samiti

• Municipal Corporation

• Zila Parishad

Which constitutional amendment introduced reservations for women in Panchayati Raj institutions?

• 42nd Amendment

• 73rd Amendment

• 100th Amendment

• 67th Amendment

What is the main objective of the Panchayati Raj system in India?

• Promoting Sports

• Managing cultural events

• Promoting local leadership and self-governance

• Operating public transportation

Which state in India was the pioneer in implementing the Panchayati Raj system?

• Karnataka

• Rajasthan

• Kerala

• Maharashtra

BPL stands for

• Better Planning Limited

• Below Poverty Line

• Best Plan Limited

• Below Processing Line