Grama Ward Sachivalyam MCQ Questions

1. What is the primary function of Grama Ward Sachivalayam in Andhra Pradesh?
A) Conducting local elections
B) Implementing rural development programs
C) Managing urban sanitation
D) Overseeing statelevel finances

Answer: B) Implementing rural development programs

2. How are candidates selected for Grama Ward Sachivalayam positions in Andhra Pradesh?
A) Direct appointment by the Chief Minister
B) Random selection through a lottery system
C) Competitive exams and interviews
D) Nomination by local community leaders

Answer: C) Competitive exams and interviews

3. What is the term duration for a Grama Ward Sachivalayam official in Andhra Pradesh?
A) 2 years
B) 5 years
C) 3 years
D) Lifetime tenure

Answer: C) 3 years

4. Which of the following services is typically NOT provided by Grama Ward Sachivalayam?
A) Birth and death certificates
B) Agricultural subsidies
C) Property tax collection
D) Air traffic control

Answer: D) Air traffic control

5. What role does the Grama Ward Sachivalayam play in local governance?
A) Enforcing national security measures
B) Coordinating international relations
C) Facilitating citizen engagement and service delivery
D) Managing space exploration programs

Answer: C) Facilitating citizen engagement and service delivery

6. How are Grama Ward Sachivalayam officials held accountable for their performance?
A) By participating in reality TV shows
B) Annual performance reviews by the Chief Minister
C) Through public referendums
D) No accountability measures are in place

Answer: B) Annual performance reviews by the Chief Minister

7. What is the significance of the term “Sachivalayam” in the context of Grama Ward Sachivalayam?
A) It means “Eternal Service” in Sanskrit
B) It refers to the administrative headquarters
C) It symbolizes “People’s Office” in the local language
D) It represents a religious ceremony

Answer: C) It symbolizes “People’s Office” in the local language

8. In what areas does Grama Ward Sachivalayam contribute to local development?
A) Urban planning and architecture
B) Rural infrastructure, health, and education
C) National defense and military strategy
D) Industrial manufacturing and trade

Answer: B) Rural infrastructure, health, and education

9. What is the objective of the Citizen’s Charter introduced by Grama Ward Sachivalayam?
A) Restricting citizen participation
B) Ensuring transparency and accountability in service delivery
C) Imposing additional taxes on residents
D) Providing exclusive privileges to government officials

Answer: B) Ensuring transparency and accountability in service delivery

10. How does Grama Ward Sachivalayam contribute to local economic development?
A) By promoting tax evasion
B) Through the implementation of employment schemes and skill development programs
C) By restricting business activities
D) By favoring large corporations over small businesses

Answer: B) Through the implementation of employment schemes and skill development programs

11. What is the primary role of the Village Secretariat within the Grama Ward Sachivalayam system?
A) Implementing foreign policy
B) Overseeing national defense
C) Providing administrative support at the village level
D) Managing international trade agreements

Answer: C) Providing administrative support at the village level

12. How are Grama Ward Sachivalayam services funded?
A) By imposing heavy taxes on the poor
B) Through central government grants and local taxes
C) By borrowing from international organizations
D) By selling governmentowned assets

Answer: B) Through central government grants and local taxes

13. What is the significance of the “Ward Volunteer” role in the Grama Ward Sachivalayam system?
A) Performing religious ceremonies
B) Providing volunteer services to the community
C) Managing wildlife conservation efforts
D) Organizing fashion shows

Answer: B) Providing volunteer services to the community

14. How does Grama Ward Sachivalayam contribute to environmental sustainability?
A) Ignoring environmental concerns
B) Implementing ecofriendly initiatives and waste management programs
C) Promoting deforestation
D) Encouraging pollutionintensive industries

Answer: B) Implementing ecofriendly initiatives and waste management programs

15. What measures does Grama Ward Sachivalayam take to empower women in local governance?
A) Restricting women’s participation
B) Implementing gendersensitive policies and programs
C) Ignoring women’s issues
D) Assigning women only to clerical roles

Answer: B) Implementing gendersensitive policies and programs

16. What is the primary responsibility of the Grama Volunteer in the Grama Ward Sachivalayam system?
A) Conducting religious ceremonies
B) Providing medical services
C) Assisting in the implementation of government programs at the grassroots level
D) Overseeing international relations

Answer: C) Assisting in the implementation of government programs at the grassroots level

17. How does Grama Ward Sachivalayam contribute to healthcare in rural areas?
A) By promoting unhealthy lifestyle choices
B) Through the establishment of health clinics and awareness programs
C) By ignoring healthcare needs
D) By imposing additional healthcare taxes

Answer: B) Through the establishment of health clinics and awareness programs

18. What is the role of Grama Ward Sachivalayam during natural disasters in the region?
A) No involvement in disaster response
B) Providing immediate relief and coordinating rehabilitation efforts
C) Conducting festivals to distract from disasters
D) Charging extra taxes during disasters

Answer: B) Providing immediate relief and coordinating rehabilitation efforts

19. How can citizens access information about the functioning of Grama Ward Sachivalayam?
A) By attending secret government meetings
B) Through the Right to Information (RTI) Act
C) By bribing government officials
D) Through participation in reality TV shows

Answer: B) Through the Right to Information (RTI) Act

20. In what ways does Grama Ward Sachivalayam promote education at the local level?
A) By discouraging school attendance
B) Through the establishment of schools and educational programs
C) By assigning volunteers to disrupt classes
D) By focusing only on higher education

Answer: B) Through the establishment of schools and educational programs