1. What is the primary objective of the Panchayat Raj System in Andhra Pradesh?
a) Economic development
b) Social justice and empowerment
c) Environmental sustainability
d) Cultural preservation
Answer: b) Social justice and empowerment
2. In Andhra Pradesh, what is the term of office for a Panchayat Raj elected representative?
a) 2 years
b) 3 years
c) 4 years
d) 5 years
Answer: b) 3 years
3. Which tier of the Panchayat Raj System is responsible for rural development planning at the village level?
a) Gram Panchayat
b) Mandal Parishad
c) Zilla Parishad
d) Gram Sabha
Answer: a) Gram Panchayat
4. What is the minimum age requirement for contesting in Panchayat elections in Andhra Pradesh?
a) 18 years
b) 21 years
c) 25 years
d) 30 years
Answer: a) 18 years
5. Who is the chief executive officer of a Zilla Parishad in Andhra Pradesh?
a) Zilla Parishad President
b) District Collector
c) Mandal Parishad President
d) Sarpanch
Answer: b) District Collector
6. Which constitutional amendment brought about the establishment of the Panchayat Raj System in India?
a) 73rd Amendment
b) 74th Amendment
c) 75th Amendment
d) 76th Amendment
Answer: a) 73rd Amendment
7. What is the reservation percentage for women in Panchayat Raj elections in Andhra Pradesh?
a) 33%
b) 40%
c) 50%
d) 75%
Answer: c) 50%
8. What is the role of the Gram Sabha in the Panchayat Raj System?
a) Policy formulation
b) Implementation of schemes
c) Judicial functions
d) Financial audits
Answer: a) Policy formulation
9. Which department is responsible for the implementation of Panchayat Raj programs in Andhra Pradesh?
a) Department of Rural Development
b) Department of Education
c) Department of Health
d) Department of Finance
Answer: a) Department of Rural Development
10. What is the significance of the 73rd Amendment in the context of Panchayat Raj?
a) It provides constitutional status to Panchayats
b) It establishes the role of Gram Sabha
c) It introduces the concept of District Planning Committees
d) It focuses on urban local bodies
Answer: a) It provides constitutional status to Panchayats
11. Which committee is responsible for the preparation of plans and projects for economic development and social justice at the district level in Andhra Pradesh?
a) Gram Panchayat
b) Mandal Parishad
c) Zilla Parishad
d) Gram Sabha
Answer: c) Zilla Parishad
12. What is the role of the Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC) in the Panchayat Raj System?
a) Village-level administration
b) District-level planning
c) Mandal-level administration
d) State-level coordination
Answer: c) Mandal-level administration
13. Which part of the Panchayat Raj System is responsible for the collection of taxes at the village level?
a) Gram Panchayat
b) Mandal Parishad
c) Zilla Parishad
d) Gram Sabha
Answer: a) Gram Panchayat
14. In the Panchayat Raj elections, what is the reservation percentage for Scheduled Castes (SC) in Andhra Pradesh?
a) 15%
b) 25%
c) 33%
d) 50%
Answer: b) 25%
15. Which body is responsible for coordinating and implementing development programs at the block level in Andhra Pradesh?
a) Gram Panchayat
b) Mandal Parishad
c) Zilla Parishad
d) Block Development Council
Answer: b) Mandal Parishad
16. What is the term used for the head of a Gram Panchayat in Andhra Pradesh?
a) Mayor
b) Sarpanch
c) President
d) Chairman
Answer: b) Sarpanch
17. How often are elections held for Panchayat Raj institutions in Andhra Pradesh?
a) Every 2 years
b) Every 3 years
c) Every 4 years
d) Every 5 years
Answer: b) Every 3 years
18. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution made education a fundamental right and a responsibility of the Panchayats?
a) 73rd Amendment
b) 74th Amendment
c) 86th Amendment
d) 97th Amendment
Answer: c) 86th Amendment
19. What is the role of the District Planning Committee in the Panchayat Raj System?
a) Implementing rural development projects
b) Coordinating development activities at the district level
c) Conducting elections in rural areas
d) Auditing financial records
Answer: b) Coordinating development activities at the district level
20. Which Panchayat Raj institution is responsible for approving the annual plans of Gram Panchayats and coordinating development activities at the Mandal level?
a) Gram Panchayat
b) Mandal Parishad
c) Zilla Parishad
d) Gram Sabha
Answer: b) Mandal Parishad
21. What is the reservation percentage for Scheduled Tribes (ST) in Panchayat Raj elections in Andhra Pradesh?
a) 10%
b) 15%
c) 20%
d) 25%
Answer: a) 10%
22. Which of the following is not a function of Gram Panchayats in Andhra Pradesh?
a) Sanitation and cleanliness
b) Implementation of rural development schemes
c) Issuing passports
d) Maintenance of public infrastructure
Answer: c) Issuing passports
23. How are the members of the Gram Panchayat elected in Andhra Pradesh?
a) Direct election by villagers
b) Appointment by the District Collector
c) Nomination by the state government
d) Election by the Gram Sabha
Answer: a) Direct election by villagers
24. Which committee is responsible for reviewing the functioning of Panchayats in Andhra Pradesh and making recommendations for improvements?
a) State Development Council
b) District Vigilance Committee
c) State Finance Commission
d) State Election Commission
Answer: c) State Finance Commission
25. In Andhra Pradesh, which department is responsible for conducting regular training programs for Panchayat Raj elected representatives?
a) Department of Agriculture
b) Department of Rural Development
c) Department of Education
d) Department of Health
Answer: b) Department of Rural Development
26. What is the role of the Gram Sabha in approving development plans at the village level?
a) Formulating policies
b) Implementing schemes
c) Approving annual plans
d) Collecting taxes
Answer: c) Approving annual plans
27. What is the primary source of revenue for Gram Panchayats in Andhra Pradesh?
a) Property tax
b) Income tax
c) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
d) Central grants
Answer: a) Property tax
28. Which constitutional amendment decentralized the planning process by introducing District Planning Committees (DPCs)?
a) 73rd Amendment
b) 74th Amendment
c) 75th Amendment
d) 76th Amendment
Answer: a) 73rd Amendment
29. What is the role of the Panchayat Secretary in Gram Panchayats?
a) Chairing Gram Sabha meetings
b) Implementing government schemes
c) Collecting taxes
d) Conducting elections
Answer: b) Implementing government schemes
30. Which body is responsible for reviewing the functioning of Panchayats and suggesting measures for their improvement in Andhra Pradesh?
a) State Development Council
b) State Election Commission
c) District Vigilance Committee
d) State Finance Commission
Answer: c) District Vigilance Committee
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