Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#606] Which is an example of direct democracy in India?
Correct Answer

(C) Gram Sabha

Explanation

Solution: Direct democracy is when people directly participate in decision making or policy initiatives. Gram Sabha which is village assembly consisting of all registered voters in area of Panchayat, as foundation stone of whole system of Panchayati Raj, through Village Panchayats or local government ensures that decision making power is with people i.e. direct democracy.

[#607] By which of the following articles, the Panchayati Raj system was started in India-
Correct Answer

(B) 40

Explanation

Solution: Directive provided under Article-40 of constitution which deals with Directive Principles of State Policy,laid the foundation of Panchayati Raj in India. Article-40 states that state shall take steps to organise villagepanchayats and endow them with such powers and authority which is necessary to enable them to function as units of self government.

[#608] Which of the following is not a Panchayati Raj Institution?
Correct Answer

(C) Gram Cooperative society

Explanation

Solution: Gram Sabha(Village Council) which is village assembly consisting of all registered voters, Gram Panchayat(Village Panchayat) which is an institution of local self government at village level and Nyaya Panchayat(Judicial Panchayat) which is a system of dispute resolution at village level in India are part of Panchayati Raj Institution. Gram(Village) co-operative society is not a Panchayati Raj Institution.

[#609] Which of the following is not a Panchayati raj institution-
Correct Answer

(C) Village Co-Operative Society

Explanation

Solution: Gram Sabha(Village Council) which is village assembly consisting of all registered voters, Gram Panchayat(Village Panchayat) which is an institution of local self government at village level and Nyaya Panchayat(Judicial Panchayat) which is a system of dispute resolution at village level in India are part of Panchayati Raj Institution. Gram(Village) co-operative society is not a Panchayati Raj Institution.

[#610] The Committee appointed in 1977 to review working of the Panchayati Raj was chaired by-
Correct Answer

(B) Ashok Mehta

Explanation

Solution: In December 1977, the Janata Party Government appointed a committee to review working of Panchayati Raj under Chairmanship of Ashok Mehta. It proposed for two tier Panchayati Raj System which included Zila Parishad at district level and Mandai Panchayat (villages with population of 15,000-20,000).