Panchayati Gk interview questions – page 2

What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades?

1. Swawlamban
2. Swayamsiddha
3. Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
4. Kishori Shakti Yojna

Which act provided for the reservation seats for women, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in the municipality?

1. 65th Constitutional Amendment Act
2. 68th Constitutional Amendment Act
3. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
4. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act

The constitutional status has been given to Panchayats under Article

1. 201
2. 219
3. 243
4. 247

The main purpose of Panchayati Raj is

1. to make people participate in development administration
2. to make people politically conscious
3. to increase agricultural production
4. to create employment

Which of the following is a source of income of the Gram Panchayats?

1. Duties
2. Professional Tax
3. Sales Tax
4. Income Tax

The Panchayati Raj system was first started in India in the States of Rajasthan and

1. Haryana
2. Gujarat
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Andhra Pradesh

When and where Panchayati Raj system in India was introduced?

1. October 2, 1959; Nagar (Rajasthan)
2. December 3, 1960; Bhopal (M.P)
3. Nov 14,1959; Ahmedabad Gujarat
4. July 5,1957; Firozabad(U.P)

Which of the following committees is not concerned with Panchayati Raj?

1. V.K.R.V. Rao Committee
2. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
3. Ashok Mehta Committee
4. Santhnam Committee

In which year Ashok Mehta Committee was appointed to review the working of Panchayati Raj institution?

1. 1970
2. 1977
3. 1978
4. 1979

Which is NOT included in social infrastructure?

1. Health
2. Housing
3. Telecommunication
4. Education