Rural Development & Panchayati Raj MCQ — 131 Practice Questions with Answers

Q1. 1. The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee report preceded the launch of Panchayati Raj at Nagaur in Rajasthan. 2. The Ashok Mehta Committee report came after the 73rd Constitutional Amendment came into force. 3. The L.M. Singhvi Committee report came before the 73rd Constitutional Amendment came into force. 4. The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 preceded the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements about Rajivika in Rajasthan: 1. Rajivika is the state-level implementation of DAY-NRLM in Rajasthan. 2. Rajivika primarily implements an urban metro transport programme. 3. Rajivika promotes Self-Help Groups and rural livelihoods. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements about no-confidence motions in Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Institutions: 1. The notice of intention must be signed by not less than one-third of the directly elected members of the concerned institution. 2. The competent authority must convene the meeting not later than thirty days from delivery of the notice. 3. The presiding officer is not entitled to vote on the no-confidence motion. 4. A no-confidence motion is carried by a simple majority of members present and voting. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4. 1. DRDA functions as the principal district-level agency for managing, supervising and coordinating anti-poverty and rural development programmes. 2. DRDA programmes are funded only by the State Government and not by the Central Government. 3. Current DRDA guidelines allow a DRDA to function either as a registered society or as a distinct cell in the Zila Parishad with separate identity. 4. DRDA is the Gram Sabha of the district and is composed of all voters in the district. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. Consider the following statements about historical evolution of Panchayati Raj relevant to Rajasthan: 1. The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee report preceded the launch of Panchayati Raj at Nagaur. 2. Rajasthan launched Panchayati Raj at Nagaur on 2 October 1959. 3. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment preceded the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994. 4. The Ashok Mehta Committee report came before the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee report. Which of the statements given above are correct?