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[#611] The 3-tier of the Panchayati Raj System consists of-
Correct Answer

(C) Gram Panchayat,Block and Panchayat Samiti, Zilla Parishad

Explanation

Solution: India has adopted for 3-tier Panchayati Raj System. These are Gram Panchayat at village level, Block Panchayat or Panchayat Samiti at intermediate or block level, Zila Parishad at district level.

[#612] What is the system of Local Self Government in the Panchayati Raj set up?
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(B) Three tier structure at village, block and district level

Explanation

Solution: India has adopted for 3-tier Panchayati Raj System. These are Gram Panchayat at village level, Block Panchayat or Panchayat Samiti at intermediate or block level, Zila Parishad at district level.

[#613] Panchayati Raj system has an Intermediate tier known as-
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(D) Panchayat Samiti

Explanation

Solution: India has adopted for 3-tier Panchayati Raj System. These are Gram Panchayat at village level, Block Panchayat or Panchayat Samiti at intermediate or block level, Zila Parishad at district level.

[#614] Which of the following is not a matter of Local Government?
Correct Answer

(C) Law and order

Explanation

Solution: Local government includes Panchayati RaJ Institution and Urban Local Bodies in India. 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendment has accorded some functional matters to Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies respectively. These functional items include Fisheries, Public health, Cleanliness, Public utility services, Cultural activities, Minor forest produce etc. Law and order is a subject under state list which is being managed bY statE government and not by local government.

[#615] Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of-
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(B) Decentralisation

Explanation

Solution: Panchayati Raj system is based on principle oil decentralisation of power i.e. transfer of power or authority to grassroot level. Lord Mayo's resoltion (1870) initiated the process of decentralization in India. Whereas Lord Rippon's resolution (1882) who is also called "Father of Local Self Government" laid foundations of local self government in India.