Panchayati Raj & 73rd Amendment — Set 19
Revenue & Panchayati Raj · पंचायती राज और 73वां संशोधन · Questions 181–190 of 200
The principle of rotation of reserved seats in Panchayats ensures which outcome?
Correct Answer: B. Different constituencies benefit from reservation over time
Rotation of reserved seats means seats reserved for SCs, STs, and women are not permanently fixed to specific constituencies. Reserved seats rotate after every election so different constituencies benefit from reservation over time. This spreads the political experience and development benefits of being a reserved constituency more widely. The exact rotation mechanism is specified by each State's Panchayati Raj legislation.
Article 243F of the Constitution deals with which subject related to Panchayat membership?
Correct Answer: B. Disqualifications for membership
Article 243F deals with disqualifications for membership of Panchayats. A person shall be disqualified if so disqualified by any law for the time being in force. The Legislature may provide disqualification on grounds of having more than two children, though some States have removed this. The minimum age for contesting Panchayat elections is 21 years under this article.
Which article provides for the State Election Commission to conduct Panchayat elections?
Correct Answer: C. Article 243K
Article 243K provides for appointment of a State Election Commission in each State to superintend, direct, and control Panchayat and Municipality elections. The State Election Commissioner cannot be removed except through a process similar to removal of a High Court judge. The SEC is independent of the Election Commission of India. This ensures free and fair elections at local body level.
Article 243M provides exemption from Part IX Panchayati Raj provisions to which areas?
Correct Answer: C. Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, parts of Manipur, and Hill Areas of Assam
Article 243M provides that Part IX shall not apply to Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, certain areas of Manipur having District Councils, and Hill Area Districts of Assam. These areas have traditional governance systems and Autonomous District Councils under the Sixth Schedule. Parliament may extend Part IX to these areas with appropriate modifications by law. This acknowledges the unique socio-political conditions of these regions.
What was Rajiv Gandhi's significant contribution to the eventual 73rd Constitutional Amendment?
Correct Answer: B. He introduced the Constitution (64th Amendment) Bill which was its precursor
Rajiv Gandhi as Prime Minister introduced the Constitution (64th Amendment) Bill in 1989 to give constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions. Though passed in Lok Sabha, it failed to get two-thirds majority in Rajya Sabha. The effort was revived by PV Narasimha Rao government which successfully passed the 73rd Amendment in 1992. Rajiv Gandhi's initiative is thus considered a significant precursor to the eventual 73rd Amendment.
Which of the following is NOT among the nine GPDP thematic areas linked to SDGs?
Correct Answer: C. Urban migration-free village
The nine GPDP thematic areas linked to SDGs are: Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods village; Healthy and nutrition sensitive village; Child-friendly village; Water-sufficient village; Clean and green village; Self-sufficient infrastructure village; Socially just and secure village; Village with good governance; and Women-friendly village. 'Urban migration-free village' is not one of the nine official GPDP themes. These nine themes collectively cover all 17 SDGs.
The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar is awarded to recognise which achievement?
Correct Answer: B. Best performing Panchayats in overall development and governance
The DDUPSP is a national award recognising best performing Panchayats at Gram Panchayat, Block, and District levels. The award is presented on National Panchayati Raj Day (April 24) each year. It incentivises healthy competition among Panchayats to improve governance and service delivery. The award is given in different categories based on State population and geographic criteria.
The Child-Friendly Village theme under GPDP is primarily linked to which SDG?
Correct Answer: C. SDG 4
The 'Child-Friendly Village' theme under GPDP is primarily linked to SDG 4 which deals with Quality Education. The theme focuses on universal quality education, reducing dropout rates, and improving school infrastructure. It also links to SDG 3 (Good Health) for child nutrition and SDG 5 (Gender Equality) for girl child education. Panchayats are encouraged to allocate resources for child welfare under this theme.
What was the specific mandate of the Balwantrai Mehta Committee appointed in 1957?
Correct Answer: B. Examine the working of Community Development Programme and NES
The Balwantrai Mehta Committee was appointed in 1957 specifically to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (CDP) and the National Extension Service (NES). It found these programs were not achieving goals due to inadequate people's participation. It recommended establishment of democratic decentralised bodies (Panchayati Raj) to channel people's participation. The committee's report led to establishment of Panchayati Raj in India.
Panchayati Raj in India is governed by which Part of the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: B. Part IX
Panchayati Raj is governed by Part IX of the Indian Constitution, added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992. Part IX contains Articles 243 to 243-O dealing with Gram Sabha, constitution, composition, reservation, duration, powers, finances, audit, elections, and exemptions. Part IXA separately deals with Municipalities added by the 74th Amendment. The Eleventh Schedule with 29 subjects was also added along with Part IX.