Panchayati Raj & 73rd Amendment — Set 8
Revenue & Panchayati Raj · पंचायती राज और 73वां संशोधन · Questions 71–80 of 200
What is the role of the Village Health Guide in panchayat-based health programs?
Correct Answer: B. Serve as link between health facilities and villagers, provide basic health information
Village Health Guides facilitate health program implementation, provide basic health education, link villagers with health services, and address village health concerns.
What is the significance of village festivals and celebrations in panchayat administration?
Correct Answer: B. Build community cohesion, strengthen democratic participation, and promote social integration
Village festivals and celebrations, often organized by panchayats, foster community spirit, strengthen social bonds, and encourage collective participation in village governance.
What is the role of the Talao (village pond/tank) in rural governance?
Correct Answer: B. Essential for water supply, irrigation, and livelihood in rural areas
Village ponds and tanks (talao) are vital water resources managed by panchayats, providing water for drinking, irrigation, and livestock, essential for rural livelihoods.
What is the function of the Land Revenue Officer (LRO) in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: B. Oversee revenue assessment, collection, and land administration across multiple blocks
The LRO supervises revenue operations across multiple revenue blocks, oversees Tahsildars and Patwaris, ensures proper revenue collection and maintenance of land records.
What is the significance of Inter-Panchayat Committees in dispute resolution?
Correct Answer: B. Resolve disputes between panchayats and promote coordination
Inter-Panchayat Committees mediate and resolve boundary disputes, resource conflicts, and other differences between neighboring panchayats amicably.
What is the role of rural cooperatives in panchayat-administered areas?
Correct Answer: B. Support agricultural development, provide credit, and organize villagers for collective action
Rural cooperatives facilitate collective action, provide agricultural credit, manage supply chains, and support income generation for farmers in villages under panchayat jurisdiction.
What is the purpose of the village common lands (Shamlat) in panchayat administration?
Correct Answer: B. Community-owned lands used for grazing, recreation, and collective use by villagers
Shamlat lands are village commons managed by panchayats, used by the community for grazing, firewood collection, recreational activities, and collective welfare purposes.
What is the role of Primary Agricultural Societies in village administration?
Correct Answer: B. Distribute agricultural inputs, seeds, and provide agricultural advice to farmers
Primary Agricultural Societies distribute quality seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural equipment, and provide technical guidance to farmers for improving crop productivity.
What is the significance of Panchayat Accountants in village financial administration?
Correct Answer: B. Maintain panchayat accounts, prepare budgets, and ensure financial transparency
Panchayat Accountants maintain financial records, prepare budgets, manage fund allocation, and ensure transparency in the use of village funds.
What is the purpose of grievance redressal mechanisms in Gram Panchayats?
Correct Answer: B. Address villager complaints about services and governance fairly and quickly
Grievance systems allow villagers to lodge complaints about panchayat services, development programs, and administrative issues, ensuring responsive and accountable governance.