Panchayati Raj & 73rd Amendment — Set 9
Revenue & Panchayati Raj · पंचायती राज और 73वां संशोधन · Questions 81–90 of 200
What is the role of the Sarpanch Hotline/Panchayat helpline in modern governance?
Correct Answer: B. Enable villagers to report issues and communicate with panchayat officials
Panchayat helplines and Sarpanch hotlines facilitate direct communication between villagers and officials, enabling reporting of issues, requests for services, and feedback.
What is the significance of ward-level meetings in panchayat governance?
Correct Answer: B. Facilitate direct participation of ward villagers in planning and decision-making
Ward meetings bring villagers together at smaller levels to discuss local issues, propose initiatives, and directly participate in panchayat governance and planning.
What is the role of Village Development Worker (VDW) in rural governance?
Correct Answer: B. Implement government schemes, monitor development projects, and serve as link between village and administration
VDWs are frontline workers who implement development schemes, monitor project progress, gather community feedback, and facilitate communication with higher authorities.
What is the significance of village notification and orders in panchayat administration?
Correct Answer: B. Official communication of panchayat decisions, rules, and development schemes to villagers
Village notifications and orders disseminate official decisions, schemes, and rules, ensuring villagers are informed about panchayat policies, deadlines, and opportunities.
What is the purpose of Revenue Vigilance Cells in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: B. Monitor revenue officials for corruption and ensure adherence to rules and regulations
Revenue Vigilance Cells investigate complaints against revenue officials, monitor their conduct, prevent corruption, and ensure compliance with revenue laws and procedures.
What is the role of Social Audit in panchayat governance?
Correct Answer: B. Enable villagers to review and monitor panchayat programs for transparency and effectiveness
Social Audit empowers community members to publicly review panchayat programs, accounts, and implementation, ensuring accountability and identifying areas for improvement.
What is the significance of boundary demarcation in revenue administration?
Correct Answer: B. Clearly mark territorial limits of villages, blocks, districts for proper administration
Boundary demarcation establishes clear jurisdictional limits for revenue administration, prevents land disputes, and ensures efficient governance at all administrative levels.
What is the purpose of Panchayat Sammelans (conferences) in rural governance?
Correct Answer: B. Bring together panchayat leaders to discuss issues, share experiences, and plan collective action
Panchayat Sammelans are conferences where village leaders gather, discuss development challenges, share best practices, and coordinate initiatives across multiple panchayats.
What is the role of Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in village development?
Correct Answer: B. Promote women's economic empowerment, savings, and collective action for village welfare
SHGs enable women to save collectively, access credit, start small businesses, and participate actively in village development and decision-making.
What is the significance of village education committees in panchayat administration?
Correct Answer: B. Monitor school performance, promote enrollment, ensure quality education in villages
Village education committees link panchayats with schools, monitor educational quality, address infrastructural issues, and promote universal primary education access.