Panchayati Raj & 73rd Amendment — Set 7
Revenue & Panchayati Raj · पंचायती राज और 73वां संशोधन · Questions 61–70 of 200
What is the primary role of the State Election Commission in panchayat elections?
Correct Answer: B. Conduct free, fair, and transparent panchayat elections as per constitutional mandate
The State Election Commission conducts panchayat elections, ensures voter registration, monitors campaigns, and ensures compliance with election rules for democratic governance.
What does fiscal devolution mean in the context of Panchayati Raj?
Correct Answer: B. Transferring financial resources from state/center to panchayats for autonomy
Fiscal devolution empowers panchayats with financial resources and autonomy to plan and execute development programs independently for sustainable rural development.
What is the purpose of Village Revenue Committees (VRCs) in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: B. Assist revenue officials and panchayats in revenue collection and land administration
VRCs support revenue officials, help collect revenue, verify land records, assist in resolving revenue disputes, and facilitate communication between panchayats and revenue department.
What is the significance of Benami properties in land administration?
Correct Answer: B. Properties held in another person's name, often problematic for taxation and accountability
Benami properties (held in proxy names) create legal and administrative complications, making taxation difficult and obscuring true ownership, which revenue authorities need to address.
What is the role of the District Development Coordination Committee (DDCC)?
Correct Answer: B. Coordinate development programs between district administration and panchayats
DDCC brings together district officials and panchayat representatives to coordinate development programs, ensure integration of plans, and enhance effectiveness of governance.
What is the primary function of the Land Development Bank?
Correct Answer: B. Provide agricultural loans for land development and farm improvement to farmers
Land Development Banks provide long-term agricultural credit to farmers for land improvements, irrigation, farm machinery, and other development activities at reasonable rates.
What is the significance of village mapping in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: B. Document land boundaries, ownership, and resource distribution for administration
Village mapping documents all land parcels, boundaries, ownership, and resources, providing a spatial database essential for revenue administration, planning, and development initiatives.
What is the role of the Revenue Department in facilitating land purchase by the government?
Correct Answer: B. Assist in land acquisition, valuation, and transfer for public purposes
The Revenue Department facilitates government land acquisition for public projects, handles valuation, negotiates with owners, and ensures legal transfer procedures are completed.
What is the purpose of revenue circles in the administrative hierarchy?
Correct Answer: B. Territorial divisions for efficient revenue collection and land administration
Revenue circles are administrative units formed to facilitate efficient revenue collection, land record maintenance, and local administration by distributing work among officials.
What is the significance of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act?
Correct Answer: B. Ensure fair compensation and transparent procedures in government land acquisition
This act ensures that land acquisition by government provides fair market value compensation, transparent procedures, and rehabilitation support to affected persons.