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2013 · Q25Indian PolityLocal Government & Panchayati Rajmoderate

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

  1. (a)To provide self-governance
  2. (b)To recognize traditional rights
  3. (c)To create autonomous regions in tribal areas
  4. (d)To free tribal people from exploitation
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Official answer(c) To create autonomous regions in tribal areas

2026 · Q99Indian PolityLocal Government & Panchayati Rajmoderate

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 :

  1. (a)1 and 2
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)1 and 3
  4. (d)2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 2 only

2013 · Q69Indian PolityLocal Government & Panchayati Rajmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission. 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India. 3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 2 and 3 only

2012 · Q1Indian PolityLocal Government & Panchayati Rajmoderate

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?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)1 and 2 only
  3. (c)2 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 1 and 2 only

2012 · Q23Indian PolityLocal Government & Panchayati Rajmoderate

Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of Inclusive Governance? 1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking 2. Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts 3. Increasing the government spending on public health 4. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)3 and 4 only
  3. (c)2, 3 and 4 only
  4. (d)1, 2, 3 and 4
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Official answer(c) 2, 3 and 4 only