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Q1. Which of the following statements about the Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan (MJSA) in Rajasthan is/are CORRECT? 1. It focuses on water conservation and rainwater harvesting in rural areas. 2. It was launched in January 2016 at Jhalawar. 3. The programme works exclusively on irrigation canals for water supply. 4. Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs) are involved in monitoring.

A 1 and 4 only
B 1, 2 and 4 only Correct
C 1, 2, 3 and 4
D 2 and 3 only

Explanation

MJSA (Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan) was launched in January 2016 at Grafner village, Jhalawar district. It focuses on water conservation through construction and repair of traditional water harvesting structures in rural areas. Statement 3 is incorrect as it has nothing to do with irrigation canals. VWSCs do play a monitoring role.

Q2. In how many gram panchayats will new PACS be established in Rajasthan?

A 1,580
B 1,200
C 2,158 Correct
D 3,000

Explanation

New PACS will be established in 2,158 gram panchayats where none currently exist.

Q3. Which of the following statements about the Gram Sabha in Rajasthan are INCORRECT? 1. Gram Sabha consists of elected representatives of the Gram Panchayat. 2. Gram Sabha has powers to approve the annual budget of the Gram Panchayat. 3. A quorum for a Gram Sabha meeting requires at least one-tenth of members. 4. Gram Sabha meetings must be held at least twice a year under Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act.

A 1 only Correct
B 1 and 4 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 3 and 4 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is INCORRECT: Gram Sabha is not composed of elected representatives — it consists of all persons registered as voters in the electoral roll of a village. Statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct provisions under Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act.

Q4. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act guarantees:

A Education
B Healthcare
C 100 days of unskilled manual work per household per year Correct
D Housing

Explanation

MGNREGA guarantees at least 100 days of wage employment per financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer.

Q5. Rajasthan Cooperative Movement started with:

A Credit cooperatives Correct
B Marketing cooperatives
C Dairy cooperatives
D Housing cooperatives

Explanation

Cooperative movement in Rajasthan started with credit societies to provide agricultural loans to farmers.

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Q6. In Rajasthan, the Sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat) is elected by:

A Members of the Gram Panchayat (ward panches)
B Directly by the voters of the Gram Panchayat area
C State Government through the Block Development Officer
D Members of the Gram Sabha by show of hands
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Q7. Under PMGSY (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana), what is the minimum population threshold for a habitation in plain areas to be eligible for an all-weather road?

A 250
B 500
C 1000
D 300
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Q8. Under PMAY-G (Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin), what is the central government's financial assistance per housing unit in plain areas?

A 70000
B 1.20 lakh
C 1.50 lakh
D 2.00 lakh
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Q9. The 11th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, added by the 73rd Amendment, lists how many subjects that may be transferred to Panchayati Raj institutions?

A 18
B 29
C 24
D 33
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Q10. Match List-I (Panchayati Raj body) with List-II (its head/presiding officer) in Rajasthan: List-I: (a) Gram Panchayat (b) Panchayat Samiti (c) Zila Parishad (d) Gram Sabha List-II: (1) Pradhan (2) Zila Pramukh (3) Sarpanch (4) Village voters (no elected head)

A a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
B a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
C a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
D a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
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Q11. What is the basic unit of revenue administration in Rajasthan?

A Tehsil
B Patwari Circle
C Division
D District
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Q12. Arrange the following events related to Panchayati Raj in Rajasthan in chronological order: 1. Passing of Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act 2. Launch of Panchayati Raj at Nagaur 3. Enactment of 73rd Constitutional Amendment 4. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee report submitted

A 4 → 2 → 3 → 1
B 2 → 4 → 3 → 1
C 4 → 2 → 1 → 3
D 3 → 4 → 2 → 1
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Q13. Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) was restructured and renamed as Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) in which year?

A 2014
B 2015
C 2016
D 2018
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Q14. Rajivika (Rajasthan Rural Livelihood Project) is the state implementation of which central programme?

A MGNREGA
B PMAY-G
C DAY-NRLM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission)
D NREGA (earlier version before 2009 renaming)
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Q15. Consider the following statements about Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under DAY-NRLM (Rajivika) in Rajasthan: 1. An SHG typically consists of 10-20 women from similar socio-economic backgrounds. 2. The Revolving Fund provided to SHGs is a grant and does not need to be repaid. 3. SHGs are federated at village level into Village Organisations (VOs). 4. Bank linkage of SHGs is a key goal, enabling credit at lower interest rates. Which of the above are CORRECT?

A 1, 3 and 4 only
B 1, 2 and 4 only
C 2 and 3 only
D All four are correct

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