India: Panchayati Raj, Empires, and Geography

What is the basic unit of rural local self-government in India?

• Municipality

• Village council

• Panchayat

• State government

Which ministry is responsible for the implementation of various rural development programs in India?

• Ministry of Rural Development

• Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

• Department of Agriculture

• Ministry of Urban Development

What is the capital city of India?

• Chennai

• New Delhi

• Kolkata

• Mumbai

What are the four major domains of the earth?

• core, mantle, crust, outer core

• ocean, desert, forest, mountain

• lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere

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

• Maintain a strong monarchy and suppress local autonomy

• Centralize political power and limit local governance

• Decentralize political power and promote local self-governance

• Abolish local government and establish a federal system

What are the three levels of Panchayati Raj institutions in India?

• Town Hall, County Council, State Legislature

• Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad

• Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council, Metropolitan Council

• City Council, State Assembly, National Parliament

Which empire was known for its efficient administrative system and the use of gold coins?

• Ottoman Empire

• Gupta Empire

• Roman Empire

• Mughal Empire

Who is the head of a Gram Panchayat?

• Sarpanch

• President

• Prime Minister

• Mayor

What is the largest continent on earth?

• Antarctica

• Australia

• Asia

• Europe

What is the role of the Zila Parishad in the Panchayati Raj system?

• Responsible for maintaining law and order in the region.

• Responsible for conducting national elections.

• Responsible for managing the national budget.

• Responsible for planning and implementation of various development programs.