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Q1. Reservation for SC/ST in Panchayati Raj institutions is provided in proportion to their:
Explanation
As per Article 243D, seats for SC/ST in Panchayats are reserved in proportion to their population in the respective Panchayat area. One-third of these reserved seats are further reserved for women of SC/ST categories.
Q2. Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with Panchayats after the 73rd Amendment?
Explanation
The 73rd Amendment added Part IX (Articles 243 to 243-O) to the Constitution dealing with Panchayats. Part IXA (Articles 243-P to 243-ZG) was added by the 74th Amendment for Municipalities.
Q3. A Nagar Nigam is constituted for a population above what level?
Explanation
Municipal Corporation for cities above 5 lakh population.
Q4. 74th Amendment deals with:
Explanation
74th Amendment (1992) added Part IXA (Articles 243P-243ZG) dealing with Municipalities/Urban Local Bodies.
Q5. The State Finance Commission in Rajasthan is constituted under which article of the Constitution?
Explanation
For PRI financial devolution recommendations.
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Q6. How many new Panchayat Samitis were created in Rajasthan during the 2019 delimitation?
Q7. Who is the head of the Zila Parishad in Rajasthan?
Q8. The District Planning Committee (DPC) in Rajasthan is chaired by:
Q9. The Rajasthan Municipalities Act was enacted in:
Q10. Which Article of the Constitution provides for reservation of seats for SC/ST in Panchayats?
Q11. The 73rd Amendment added the Panchayats to which Schedule of the Constitution, listing 29 subjects for devolution?
Q12. With reference to the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill 2026 passed in March 2026, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It removes the two-child norm disqualification from Section 19 of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994. 2. The two-child norm was originally introduced in 1995 under Chief Minister Bhairon Singh Shekhawat. 3. The amendment also removes disqualification based on leprosy. 4. The bill extends the same change only to Zila Parishad elections, not to ward panch or sarpanch posts. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q13. Which of the following is true about OBC reservation in Rajasthan Panchayati Raj elections?
Q14. Rajasthan State Election Commission conducts elections for:
Q15. How many new Gram Panchayats were formed in Rajasthan after the 2019 re-delimitation?
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