Quiz on Local Government in India

What is the lowest tier of the Panchayati Raj system?

• Zila Parishad

• Gram Sabha

• Panchayat Samiti

• Gram Panchayat

Who is the head of a Gram Panchayat?

• Sarpanch

• Mukhiya

• Pradhan

• Collector

How often are Panchayat elections held in India?

• Every 3 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 6 years

• Every 10 years

Which committee recommended the three-tier Panchayati Raj system?

• Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

• Ashok Mehta Committee

• Sarkaria Commission

• Mandal Commission

What is the role of the Gram Sabha in rural governance?

• It acts as the village parliament and supervises the Gram Panchayat

• It is responsible for tax collection

• It is an advisory body with no power

• It resolves only land disputes

Which is the intermediate level in the Panchayati Raj system?

• Gram Panchayat

• Zila Parishad

• Panchayat Samiti

• Gram Sabha

Who presides over Zila Parishad meetings?

• District Magistrate

• Sarpanch

• Chairman

• Collector

Which constitutional amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions?

• 42nd Amendment

• 73rd Amendment

• 44th Amendment

• 52nd Amendment

Which fund is maintained by the Gram Panchayat for development activities?

• Village Development Fund

• Panchayat Raj Fund

• Gram Panchayat Fund

• Local Revenue Fund

What is the tenure of a Sarpanch in a Gram Panchayat?

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years