1. What year was the Panchayati Raj Act enacted in Andhra Pradesh?
a. 1992
b. 1994
c. 1996
d. 1998
Answer: b. 1994
2. Which amendment to the Constitution of India led to the introduction of the Panchayati Raj system?
a. 70th Amendment
b. 73rd Amendment
c. 74th Amendment
d. 76th Amendment
Answer: b. 73rd Amendment
3. Under the Panchayati Raj Act, what is the minimum and maximum age for a candidate contesting for the position of the Gram Panchayat President?
a. 21 years, 35 years
b. 25 years, 40 years
c. 18 years, 30 years
d. 30 years, 50 years
Answer: b. 25 years, 40 years
4. Which of the following levels of Panchayati Raj institutions is responsible for preparing plans for economic development and social justice at the village level?
a. Gram Panchayat
b. Mandal Parishad
c. Zilla Parishad
d. Gram Sabha
Answer: a. Gram Panchayat
5. What is the term of office for members of the Gram Panchayat under the Panchayati Raj Act in Andhra Pradesh?
a. 2 years
b. 3 years
c. 4 years
d. 5 years
Answer: b. 3 years
6. Who is the chief executive authority of the Gram Panchayat according to the Panchayati Raj Act?
a. Sarpanch
b. Gram Secretary
c. Gram Sabha
d. Mandal Parishad President
Answer: a. Sarpanch
7. What is the role of the Mandal Parishad under the Panchayati Raj Act in Andhra Pradesh?
a. Village-level administration
b. District-level administration
c. Block-level administration
d. State-level administration
Answer: c. Block-level administration
8. Which committee is responsible for the preparation of plans and projects at the district level under the Panchayati Raj Act?
a. District Planning Committee
b. Gram Sabha
c. Zilla Parishad
d. Mandal Parishad
Answer: a. District Planning Committee
9. What is the minimum and maximum number of members in a Gram Panchayat in Andhra Pradesh?
a. 7, 15
b. 10, 20
c. 5, 10
d. 8, 12
Answer: c. 5, 10
10. Which of the following is not a function of the Gram Panchayat as per the Panchayati Raj Act?
a. Implementing rural development programs
b. Collection of land revenue
c. Providing civic amenities
d. Conducting local elections
Answer: b. Collection of land revenue
11. What percentage of seats in Panchayati Raj institutions in Andhra Pradesh is reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs)?
a. 15%
b. 20%
c. 25%
d. 30%
Answer: c. 25%
12. Who is the chairperson of the Zilla Parishad in Andhra Pradesh?
a. District Collector
b. Zilla Parishad President
c. Chief Minister
d. Governor
Answer: b. Zilla Parishad President
13. Which part of the Panchayati Raj system in Andhra Pradesh is responsible for coordination between Gram Panchayats and Mandal Parishads?
a. District Planning Committee
b. Gram Sabha
c. Mandal Development Committee
d. Zilla Parishad
Answer: c. Mandal Development Committee
14. What is the term of office for the Mandal Parishad President under the Panchayati Raj Act in Andhra Pradesh?
a. 2 years
b. 3 years
c. 4 years
d. 5 years
Answer: b. 3 years
15. Which of the following is a source of revenue for Gram Panchayats in Andhra Pradesh?
a. Income Tax
b. Property Tax
c. Corporate Tax
d. Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Answer: b. Property Tax
16. What is the minimum and maximum number of members in a Zilla Parishad in Andhra Pradesh?
a. 15, 25
b. 20, 30
c. 25, 35
d. 30, 40
Answer: a. 15, 25
17. Which of the following committees is responsible for approving development projects at the Mandal level under the Panchayati Raj Act?
a. District Planning Committee
b. Mandal Parishad Development Committee
c. Gram Panchayat Committee
d. Zilla Parishad Development Committee
Answer: b. Mandal Parishad Development Committee
18. What is the role of the District Collector in the Panchayati Raj system in Andhra Pradesh?
a. Chairperson of Gram Panchayat
b. Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Parishad
c. Advisor to Mandal Parishad
d. Head of District Planning Committee
Answer: b. Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Parishad
19. Which constitutional amendment led to the reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj institutions in Andhra Pradesh?
a. 73rd Amendment
b. 74th Amendment
c. 76th Amendment
d. 81st Amendment
Answer: a. 73rd Amendment
20. What is the role of the Gram Sabha in the Panchayati Raj system?
a. Policy formulation at the district level
b. Approval of development plans at the village level
c. Executive decisions at the block level
d. Legislative functions at the state level
Answer: b. Approval of development plans at the village level
21. How often are regular elections held for Panchayati 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
22. What is the reservation percentage for Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Panchayati Raj institutions in Andhra Pradesh?
a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 25%
Answer: b. 15%
23. Which functionary is responsible for the preparation of plans and projects at the Gram Panchayat level?
a. Sarpanch
b. Gram Sabha
c. Gram Secretary
d. Gram Development Officer
Answer: c. Gram Secretary
24. What is the primary function of the District Planning Committee under the Panchayati Raj Act?
a. Implementing local development projects
b. Coordinating between Gram Panchayats
c. Planning at the district level
d. Overseeing Zilla Parishad elections
Answer: c. Planning at the district level
25. Who is the nodal officer for the implementation of Panchayati Raj programs at the state level?
a. Chief Minister
b. State Election Commission
c. State Finance Commission
d. Commissioner of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development
Answer: d. Commissioner of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development
26. What is the term of office for the Zilla Parishad Chairperson in Andhra Pradesh?
a. 2 years
b. 3 years
c. 4 years
d. 5 years
Answer: b. 3 years
27. Which part of the Panchayati Raj system is responsible for coordination between Zilla Parishads and the state government?
a. State Planning Committee
b. State Development Authority
c. State Finance Commission
d. State Election Commission
Answer: a. State Planning Committee
28. What is the role of the State Election Commission in Panchayati Raj elections?
a. Planning development projects
b. Conducting elections
c. Implementing policies at the state level
d. Overseeing Gram Sabha meetings
Answer: b. Conducting elections