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| 4476 |
Who audits the accounts of Panchayati Raj institutions?
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State Finance Department or Comptroller & Auditor General
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| 4477 |
Can the Governor dissolve Panchayati Raj institutions?
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Yes, under circumstances defined by state law
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| 4478 |
Can reservations be provided in Panchayati Raj?
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Yes, for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women
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| 4479 |
What is the role of Gram Sabha in Panchayati Raj?
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It acts as a deliberative body of all adult citizens to approve plans and budgets
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| 4480 |
What are the responsibilities of Municipalities?
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Urban planning, water supply, sanitation, health, street lighting, and education
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| 4481 |
Can Municipalities levy taxes?
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Yes, such as property tax, water tax, and trade license fees
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| 4482 |
What is the term of office for municipal bodies?
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Five years
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| 4483 |
Who supervises Municipal Councils?
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Chairperson or Municipal Commissioner
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| 4484 |
Who supervises the Municipal Corporations?
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Mayor and Municipal Commissioner
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| 4485 |
Who heads the Panchayat Samiti?
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The Block Development Officer and elected Chairperson
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| 4486 |
What is the composition of a Zila Parishad?
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Elected members from Panchayat Samitis, MPs, MLAs, and co-opted members
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| 4487 |
Can Panchayats levy taxes?
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Yes, as per the powers given by state legislation
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| 4488 |
What is the term of office of Panchayati Raj members?
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Five years
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| 4489 |
Who supervises the Panchayats?
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The state government through the Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti
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| 4490 |
What is the role of Panchayats in local development?
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Implement schemes related to health, education, sanitation, and social welfare
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| 4491 |
How are members of Gram Panchayat elected?
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Directly by the people of the village
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| 4492 |
Who heads the Gram Panchayat?
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The Sarpanch
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| 4493 |
What is the purpose of Panchayati Raj and Municipalities?
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To promote local self-governance and participatory democracy
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| 4494 |
Who introduced the Municipalities system in India?
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The 74th Constitutional Amendment, 1992
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| 4495 |
Who introduced the Panchayati Raj system in India?
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The 73rd Constitutional Amendment, 1992
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| 4496 |
Which Part of the Constitution deals with Municipalities?
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Part IX-A (Articles 243P to 243ZG)
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| 4497 |
Which Part of the Constitution deals with Panchayati Raj institutions?
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Part IX (Articles 243 to 243O)
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| 4498 |
Can High Courts try contempt cases against non-lawyers?
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Yes, for actions obstructing judicial work
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| 4499 |
Can High Courts issue preventive and corrective directions to government authorities?
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Yes, under writ and supervisory jurisdiction
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| 4500 |
Can High Courts protect rights of prisoners in the state?
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Yes, under Article 226 writs like Habeas Corpus
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