Panchayati Raj & 73rd Amendment — Set 5
Revenue & Panchayati Raj · पंचायती राज और 73वां संशोधन · Questions 41–50 of 200
What is meant by 'Survey and Settlement' operations in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: B. Measuring land, fixing revenue rates, and determining ownership
Survey and Settlement involves measuring land areas, determining ownership, assessing revenue-generating capacity, and fixing revenue rates for sustainable administration.
What is the significance of Reserved Forests in land administration?
Correct Answer: B. Government-managed forests with restrictions on land use for environmental protection
Reserved Forests are government-controlled forests where land use is restricted to protect biodiversity and natural resources, managed under the Forest Department.
What is the role of a Kanungo (revenue inspector) in land administration?
Correct Answer: B. Supervise Patwaris and verify land records for accuracy
A Kanungo is a supervisory revenue official who oversees the work of Patwaris, inspects land records, verifies their accuracy, and ensures compliance with revenue rules.
What is the purpose of the Lok Sabha in relation to rural administration?
Correct Answer: B. Legislate national policies affecting rural governance and panchayati raj
The Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) legislates national laws and policies that affect rural governance, panchayati raj, and rural development.
What is the process of Abadari (settlement of uncultivated land) in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: B. Granting uncultivated land to cultivators for development and cultivation
Abadari involves the government granting uncultivated or wasteland to individuals or groups for development and agriculture, promoting land productivity.
What is the role of women's representation in panchayats as per constitutional mandate?
Correct Answer: B. Ensure women's participation in decision-making for inclusive governance
Constitutional provisions ensure women's participation and representation in panchayats to ensure inclusive governance and address women's development needs at grassroots level.
What is the significance of Right to Information (RTI) in village administration?
Correct Answer: B. Citizens can access official records to ensure transparency and accountability
RTI Act empowers villagers to request and access panchayat records and documents, promoting transparency, accountability, and informed participation in local governance.
What is the purpose of Patwari's Khewat register?
Correct Answer: B. Land ownership record showing who owns which plot
The Khewat register is a critical Patwari record that shows land ownership details, listing the names of landowners against their respective land plots in a village.
What is the role of the Union Parishad in South Asian (particularly Bangladesh-style) rural governance?
Correct Answer: B. Lowest administrative unit providing local governance similar to gram panchayat
The Union Parishad serves as the lowest administrative and governance unit, performing functions similar to India's Gram Panchayat in delivering local services.
What is the significance of the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP)?
Correct Answer: B. Comprehensive plan for village development prepared by gram panchayat for 5 years
GPDP is a comprehensive development document prepared by gram panchayats outlining village needs, priorities, and implementation strategies for sustainable local development.