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Prelims 2026

1 question
Polity & GovernanceLocal GovernancePanchayats and Rural Local GovernmentMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Panchayats and Rural Local Government · Devolution, Local Planning and Local Elections
Related topics:
Devolution, Local Planning and Local Elections

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2026 · Q74

Prelims 2026, question 74: Panchayats and Rural Local Government

Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct ? 1. The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026. 2. The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals. 3. The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories. Select the answer using the code given below :

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Prelims 2025

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Polity & GovernanceLocal GovernancePanchayats and Rural Local GovernmentMedium
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Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Careful distinction
Related topics:
State Finance Commissions and Local Finance
2025 · Q91

Prelims 2025, question 91: Panchayats and Rural Local Government

Consider the following statements: I. Panchayats at the intermediate level exist in all States. II. To be eligible to be a Member of a Panchayat at the intermediate level, a person should attain the age of thirty years. III. The Chief Minister of a State constitutes a commission to review the financial position of Panchayats at the intermediate levels and to make recommendations regarding the distribution of net proceeds of taxes and duties, leviable by the State, between the State and Panchayats at the intermediate level. Which of the statements given above are not correct?

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Prelims 2016

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Polity & GovernanceLocal GovernancePanchayats and Rural Local GovernmentMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Panchayats and Rural Local Government · Consider the following statements :
Related topics:
Centre-State Legislative Relations

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2016 · Q100

Prelims 2016, question 100: Panchayats and Rural Local Government

Consider the following statements : 1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years. 2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2015

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Polity & GovernanceLocal GovernancePanchayats and Rural Local GovernmentEasy
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Panchayats and Rural Local Government
Related topics:
Devolution, Local Planning and Local Elections
2015 · Q85

Prelims 2015, question 85: Panchayats and Rural Local Government

The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following? 1. People's participation in development 2. Political accountability 3. Democratic decentralization 4. Financial mobilization Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Prelims 2013

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Polity & GovernanceLocal GovernancePanchayats and Rural Local GovernmentEasy
Question details
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Panchayats and Rural Local Government
Related topics:
Fifth and Sixth Schedules and Tribal Areas
2013 · Q25

Prelims 2013, question 25: Panchayats and Rural Local Government

The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is NOT identified as its objective?

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Prelims 2012

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Polity & GovernanceLocal GovernancePanchayats and Rural Local GovernmentMedium
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Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Panchayats and Rural Local Government
Related topics:
Fifth and Sixth Schedules and Tribal Areas
2012 · Q1

Prelims 2012, question 1: Panchayats and Rural Local Government

In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha? 1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas. 2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce. 3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2011

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Polity & GovernanceLocal GovernancePanchayats and Rural Local GovernmentMedium
Question details
Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Panchayats and Rural Local Government
Related topics:
State Finance Commissions and Local Finance · Devolution, Local Planning and Local Elections
2011 · Q11

Prelims 2011, question 11: Panchayats and Rural Local Government

The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following? 1. Constitution of District Planning Committees. 2. State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections. 3. Establishment of State Finance Commissions. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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