Panchayat Raj System
The Panchayati Raj System 100 MCQ master set offers complete coverage of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which gave constitutional status to local self‑government in India. This set spans Articles 243–243O, Gram Sabha, the three‑tier Panchayat structure, elections, tenure, reservation, powers, finance, audit, and disqualification. It also includes historical committees like Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta, G.V.K. Rao, and L.M. Singhvi, along with landmark case laws shaping grassroots democracy. Designed for UPSC, SSC, PSC, and other competitive exams, these questions strengthen conceptual clarity, ensure syllabus completeness, and highlight the role of Panchayati Raj in decentralization, rural development, and participatory governance.
A) 72nd Amendment Act, 1992
B) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992
C) 74th Amendment Act, 1992
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: 73rd Amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj.
Q2. The 73rd Amendment added which Part to the Constitution?
A) Part VIII
B) Part IX
C) Part X
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: Part IX (Articles 243–243O) deals with Panchayats.
Q3. The 73rd Amendment added which Schedule?
A) 10th Schedule
B) 11th Schedule
C) 12th Schedule
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: 11th Schedule lists 29 subjects for Panchayats.
Q4. Article 243 defines:
A) Gram Sabha
B) Panchayat structure
C) State Election Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243 defines Gram Sabha.
Q5. Article 243B provides for:
A) 3‑tier Panchayat system
B) Gram Sabha
C) Reservation
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243B mandates 3‑tier Panchayats.
Q6. Article 243C deals with:
A) Composition of Panchayats
B) Reservation of seats
C) Tenure of Panchayats
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243C specifies composition.
Q7. Article 243D provides for:
A) Reservation of seats
B) Tenure of Panchayats
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243D deals with reservation.
Q8. Article 243E provides for:
A) Tenure of Panchayats
B) Reservation
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Tenure fixed at 5 years.
Q9. Article 243F deals with:
A) Disqualification of members
B) Reservation
C) Tenure
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243F covers disqualification.
Q10. Article 243G provides for:
A) Powers & functions of Panchayats
B) Reservation
C) Tenure
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Panchayats empowered to function as institutions of self‑government.
Q11. Article 243H provides for:
A) Powers to levy taxes
B) Tenure
C) Reservation
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Panchayats may levy, collect, and appropriate taxes.
Q12. Article 243I provides for:
A) State Finance Commission
B) Reservation
C) Tenure
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: State Finance Commission reviews financial position.
Q13. Article 243J deals with:
A) Audit of Panchayat accounts
B) Reservation
C) Tenure
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243J mandates audit.
Q14. Article 243K provides for:
A) State Election Commission
B) Reservation
C) Tenure
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: SEC conducts Panchayat elections.
Q15. Article 243L provides for:
A) Application to Union Territories
B) Reservation
C) Tenure
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Panchayat provisions apply to UTs.
Q16. Article 243M exempts:
A) Certain states & areas
B) Reservation
C) Tenure
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Exempts J&K, certain scheduled areas.
Q17. Article 243N deals with:
A) Continuance of existing laws
B) Reservation
C) Tenure
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Existing laws continue until amended.
Q18. Article 243O bars:
A) Interference in elections by courts
B) Reservation
C) Tenure
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Courts cannot interfere in Panchayat elections.
Q19. The 73rd Amendment came into effect on:
A) 24 April 1993
B) 26 January 1992
C) 15 August 1992
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Effective from 24 April 1993.
Q20. The 73rd Amendment is considered landmark because:
A) Gave constitutional status to Panchayats
B) Strengthened grassroots democracy
C) Added Part IX & 11th Schedule
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Landmark for local self‑government.
Q21. Gram Sabha consists of:
A) All voters in a village
B) Only elected members
C) Only women voters
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Gram Sabha = assembly of all registered voters in a village.
Q22. Gram Sabha is defined under:
A) Article 243
B) Article 243B
C) Article 243C
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243 defines Gram Sabha.
Q23. Panchayati Raj structure is:
A) 2‑tier
B) 3‑tier
C) 4‑tier
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: 3‑tier system — village, intermediate, district.
Q24. Article 243B mandates:
A) Gram Sabha
B) 3‑tier Panchayats
C) Reservation
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: Article 243B provides for 3‑tier system.
Q25. Composition of Panchayats is given in:
A) Article 243C
B) Article 243D
C) Article 243E
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243C deals with composition.
Q26. Reservation of seats in Panchayats is given in:
A) Article 243D
B) Article 243C
C) Article 243E
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243D provides for reservation.
Q27. Reservation in Panchayats applies to:
A) SCs
B) STs
C) Women
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Reservation for SCs, STs, and women.
Q28. Minimum reservation for women in Panchayats:
A) One‑third
B) Half
C) One‑fourth
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: One‑third seats reserved for women.
Q29. Tenure of Panchayats is:
A) 5 years
B) 4 years
C) 6 years
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243E fixes tenure at 5 years.
Q30. Elections to Panchayats are conducted by:
A) State Election Commission
B) Election Commission of India
C) President
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: SEC conducts Panchayat elections.
Q31. State Election Commission is provided under:
A) Article 243K
B) Article 243I
C) Article 243J
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243K establishes SEC.
Q32. SEC consists of:
A) State Election Commissioner
B) Members appointed by Governor
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: SEC headed by State Election Commissioner.
Q33. Tenure of State Election Commissioner:
A) 5 years
B) 6 years
C) As prescribed by Governor
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Tenure prescribed by Governor.
Q34. Disqualification of Panchayat members is given in:
A) Article 243F
B) Article 243E
C) Article 243D
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243F covers disqualification.
Q35. Disqualification criteria same as:
A) State Legislature
B) Parliament
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Same as State Legislature.
Q36. Intermediate Panchayat exists in:
A) States with population >20 lakhs
B) States with population <20 lakhs
C) All states
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Intermediate Panchayat mandatory if population >20 lakhs.
Q37. Gram Panchayat is at:
A) Village level
B) District level
C) Intermediate level
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Gram Panchayat at village level.
Q38. Zila Parishad is at:
A) District level
B) Village level
C) Intermediate level
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Zila Parishad at district level.
Q39. Panchayat elections must be held:
A) Before expiry of tenure
B) Within 6 months if dissolved early
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Elections before expiry or within 6 months.
Q40. Reservation of offices of Chairpersons in Panchayats applies to:
A) SCs
B) STs
C) Women
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Reservation applies to SCs, STs, women.
Q41. Article 243G empowers Panchayats to:
A) Function as institutions of self‑government
B) Levy taxes
C) Conduct elections
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243G gives Panchayats powers & responsibilities.
Q42. Functions of Panchayats are listed in:
A) 11th Schedule
B) 12th Schedule
C) 10th Schedule
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: 11th Schedule lists 29 subjects for Panchayats.
Q43. Examples of 11th Schedule subjects:
A) Agriculture
B) Rural housing
C) Drinking water
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: 11th Schedule covers 29 rural development subjects.
Q44. Article 243H empowers Panchayats to:
A) Levy, collect, and appropriate taxes
B) Conduct elections
C) Audit accounts
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Panchayats may levy taxes.
Q45. Article 243I provides for:
A) State Finance Commission
B) Reservation
C) Tenure
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: State Finance Commission reviews Panchayat finances.
Q46. State Finance Commission tenure:
A) Every 5 years
B) Every 6 years
C) Every 10 years
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Constituted every 5 years.
Q47. Article 243J deals with:
A) Audit of Panchayat accounts
B) Reservation
C) Tenure
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243J mandates audit.
Q48. Audit of Panchayat accounts is done by:
A) State government authority
B) CAG of India
C) SEC
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: State authority audits Panchayat accounts.
Q49. Article 243F deals with:
A) Disqualification of members
B) Reservation
C) Tenure
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243F covers disqualification.
Q50. Disqualification criteria same as:
A) State Legislature
B) Parliament
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Same as State Legislature.
Q51. Panchayats can be dissolved before 5 years if:
A) No majority
B) Malfunctioning
C) State law provides
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Dissolution possible under state law.
Q52. Elections after dissolution must be held:
A) Within 6 months
B) Within 1 year
C) Immediately
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Elections within 6 months.
Q53. Panchayats continue until:
A) New Panchayat elected
B) Governor orders
C) President orders
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Panchayat continues until new one elected.
Q54. Reservation of Chairperson offices applies to:
A) SCs
B) STs
C) Women
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Reservation applies to SCs, STs, women.
Q55. Minimum reservation for women in Chairperson offices:
A) One‑third
B) Half
C) One‑fourth
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: One‑third reserved for women.
Q56. Panchayats derive financial powers from:
A) State laws
B) Article 243H
C) State Finance Commission
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Financial powers from Constitution & state laws.
Q57. Panchayats receive funds from:
A) State government grants
B) Central government schemes
C) Local taxes
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Panchayats funded by multiple sources.
Q58. State Finance Commission role:
A) Review financial position
B) Recommend distribution of funds
C) Suggest measures for strengthening finances
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: SFC reviews and recommends.
Q59. Audit of Panchayat accounts ensures:
A) Transparency
B) Accountability
C) Proper utilization of funds
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Audit ensures accountability.
Q60. Powers & functions of Panchayats aim to:
A) Strengthen grassroots democracy
B) Ensure rural development
C) Promote self‑governance
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Panchayats empower rural self‑governance.
Q61. The idea of Panchayati Raj was first recommended by:
A) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957)
B) Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)
C) L.M. Singhvi Committee (1986)
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended 3‑tier system.
Q62. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee suggested:
A) 3‑tier Panchayati Raj
B) Direct elections at village level
C) Indirect elections at higher levels
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Committee laid foundation for Panchayati Raj.
Q63. Panchayati Raj was first introduced in India in:
A) Rajasthan (1959)
B) Gujarat (1960)
C) Maharashtra (1962)
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajasthan first introduced Panchayati Raj in 1959.
Q64. Second state to introduce Panchayati Raj:
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Gujarat introduced Panchayati Raj in 1960.
Q65. Ashok Mehta Committee (1977) recommended:
A) 2‑tier system
B) District as basic unit
C) Political party participation
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Committee suggested 2‑tier system with district focus.
Q66. G.V.K. Rao Committee (1985) emphasized:
A) Panchayats as development agencies
B) District planning
C) Strengthening grassroots democracy
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Committee emphasized Panchayats in development.
Q67. L.M. Singhvi Committee (1986) recommended:
A) Constitutional status to Panchayats
B) Gram Sabha importance
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Committee recommended constitutional recognition.
Q68. 73rd Amendment Act was based on:
A) Singhvi Committee recommendations
B) Rao Committee recommendations
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Act drew from Singhvi & Rao Committees.
Q69. Case law: Kishan Singh Tomar vs Municipal Corporation relevance:
A) Timely elections to local bodies
B) Reservation of seats
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Case upheld timely elections.
Q70. Case law: Rajendra Singh Rana vs Swami Prasad Maurya relevance:
A) Disqualification of members
B) Reservation
C) Tenure
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Case clarified disqualification.
Q71. Case law: Union of India vs R.C. Jain relevance:
A) Definition of local authority
B) Reservation
C) Tenure
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Case defined local authority.
Q72. Case law: K. Krishna Murthy vs Union of India relevance:
A) Reservation in local bodies
B) Tenure
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Case upheld reservation in local bodies.
Q73. Historical significance of Panchayati Raj:
A) Grassroots democracy
B) Decentralization
C) Rural development
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Panchayati Raj strengthens democracy.
Q74. Panchayati Raj introduced in 1959 by:
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Indira Gandhi
C) Rajiv Gandhi
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Nehru inaugurated Panchayati Raj in Rajasthan.
Q75. Ashok Mehta Committee emphasized:
A) District as basic unit
B) Political party participation
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Committee emphasized district & party role.
Q76. Rao Committee emphasized:
A) Panchayats as development agencies
B) District planning
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Committee emphasized development role.
Q77. Singhvi Committee emphasized:
A) Constitutional status
B) Gram Sabha importance
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Committee emphasized constitutional recognition.
Q78. 73rd Amendment significance:
A) Constitutionalized Panchayati Raj
B) Added Part IX & 11th Schedule
C) Strengthened grassroots democracy
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Landmark amendment for local governance.
Q79. Panchayati Raj ensures:
A) Decentralization
B) Participation of people
C) Rural development
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Panchayati Raj ensures people’s participation.
Q80. Historical evolution of Panchayati Raj shows:
A) Continuous reforms
B) Strengthening of democracy
C) Adaptation to rural needs
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Evolution reflects democratic deepening.
Q81. Assertion (A): 73rd Amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayats.
Reason (R): It added Part IX and 11th Schedule.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: 73rd Amendment constitutionalized Panchayati Raj.
Q82. Assertion (A): Gram Sabha is the foundation of Panchayati Raj.
Reason (R): It consists of all registered voters in a village.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Gram Sabha ensures direct democracy.
Q83. Assertion (A): Panchayat tenure is 5 years.
Reason (R): Article 243E fixes tenure.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Tenure fixed by Article 243E.
Q84. Assertion (A): Reservation in Panchayats applies to SCs, STs, and women.
Reason (R): Article 243D provides reservation.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Reservation mandated by Article 243D.
Q85. Assertion (A): State Election Commission conducts Panchayat elections.
Reason (R): Article 243K provides for SEC.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: SEC established under Article 243K.
Q86. Analytical: Which Article defines Gram Sabha?
A) Article 243
B) Article 243B
C) Article 243C
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Gram Sabha defined in Article 243.
Q87. Analytical: Which Article provides for 3‑tier Panchayats?
A) Article 243B
B) Article 243C
C) Article 243D
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243B mandates 3‑tier system.
Q88. Analytical: Which Article deals with composition of Panchayats?
A) Article 243C
B) Article 243D
C) Article 243E
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Composition covered in Article 243C.
Q89. Analytical: Which Article provides for reservation of seats?
A) Article 243D
B) Article 243C
C) Article 243E
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Reservation covered in Article 243D.
Q90. Analytical: Which Article fixes tenure of Panchayats?
A) Article 243E
B) Article 243C
C) Article 243D
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Tenure fixed in Article 243E.
Q91. Analytical: Which Article deals with disqualification of members?
A) Article 243F
B) Article 243E
C) Article 243D
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Disqualification covered in Article 243F.
Q92. Analytical: Which Article empowers Panchayats to levy taxes?
A) Article 243H
B) Article 243G
C) Article 243I
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243H empowers taxation.
Q93. Analytical: Which Article provides for State Finance Commission?
A) Article 243I
B) Article 243J
C) Article 243K
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: State Finance Commission under Article 243I.
Q94. Analytical: Which Article mandates audit of Panchayat accounts?
A) Article 243J
B) Article 243I
C) Article 243K
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Audit covered in Article 243J.
Q95. Analytical: Which Article establishes State Election Commission?
A) Article 243K
B) Article 243I
C) Article 243J
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: SEC under Article 243K.
Q96. Assertion (A): Panchayat provisions apply to Union Territories.
Reason (R): Article 243L provides for UTs.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243L extends provisions to UTs.
Q97. Assertion (A): Certain areas exempted from Panchayat provisions.
Reason (R): Article 243M exempts J&K & scheduled areas.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Exemptions under Article 243M.
Q98. Assertion (A): Existing laws continue until amended.
Reason (R): Article 243N provides for continuance.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243N ensures continuity.
Q99. Assertion (A): Courts cannot interfere in Panchayat elections.
Reason (R): Article 243O bars judicial interference.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 243O bars interference.
Q100. Analytical: Panchayati Raj System ensures:
A) Grassroots democracy
B) Decentralization
C) Rural development
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Panchayati Raj strengthens democracy & self‑governance.
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