Panchayati Raj & 73rd Amendment — Set 4
Revenue & Panchayati Raj · पंचायती राज और 73वां संशोधन · Questions 31–40 of 200
Who maintains the Jambandi (land classification record) in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: B. Patwari
The Patwari maintains the Jambandi, which is a land classification record showing the nature of land (irrigated, unirrigated, forest, etc.) in a village.
What is the Gazette of India's role in land administration?
Correct Answer: B. Publishing official notification of land acquisition and legal changes
The Gazette of India publishes official notifications about land acquisitions, changes in revenue boundaries, and other legal matters related to land administration.
What is the purpose of village-level property taxation?
Correct Answer: B. Funding local development and village administration
Village-level property taxes provide revenue for local governance, maintenance of village infrastructure, and implementation of welfare schemes at the grassroots level.
What is the role of Block Panchayat in rural administration?
Correct Answer: B. Coordinate block-level development and supervise gram panchayats
Block Panchayat coordinates development activities at the block level, supervises gram panchayats, manages block-level welfare schemes, and ensures resource allocation.
What is the Bhu-Nakshe (digital land record) initiative about?
Correct Answer: B. Digital record of land parcels with boundaries
Bhu-Nakshe is a digital mapping initiative by the government to create online cadastral maps showing precise boundaries and ownership of land parcels for transparency.
What is the significance of the revenue boundary in land administration?
Correct Answer: B. Defines jurisdictional limits for revenue collection and administration
Revenue boundaries define the jurisdictional limits of revenue blocks, villages, and districts, determining the area over which revenue officers have administrative authority.
Who can be elected as the Sarpanch of a Gram Panchayat?
Correct Answer: B. Any eligible citizen above 21 years with voting rights
Any eligible citizen above 21 years of age with voting rights can contest elections for the position of Sarpanch, subject to state-specific eligibility criteria.
What is the function of District Panchayat in the three-tier system?
Correct Answer: B. Coordinate district-level development and planning
District Panchayat coordinates district-wide development planning, supervises block panchayats, manages district development funds, and ensures implementation of policies.
What is the primary goal of land records modernization in India?
Correct Answer: B. Ensure transparent, digitized, and accessible land records for better governance
Land records modernization aims to digitize and make land records transparent and accessible to all stakeholders, reducing disputes and improving good governance.
What is the role of a Mandal (administrative division) in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: B. Similar to a revenue block for administration and governance
A Mandal is an administrative division similar to a revenue block, serving as the basic unit for revenue collection, land administration, and local governance.