Panchayati Raj and Local Governance Questions for UPSC CSE

In the context of Activity Mapping and Functionary Transfer in Panchayati Raj, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Activity Mapping involves identification of activities to be undertaken by different levels of Panchayats 2. Functionary Transfer means transfer of officials implementing devolved functions to Panchayats 3. Both Activity Mapping and Functionary Transfer are mandatory under the 73rd Amendment 4. States have complete discretion in deciding the extent of Activity Mapping and Functionary Transfer

Which of the following statements regarding the reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj institutions is/are correct? 1. At least one-third of the total number of seats are reserved for women at all three levels. 2. At least one-third of the offices of Chairpersons are reserved for women at all levels. 3. Reservation for women includes reservation within reservation for SC/ST women. 4. The reservation for women was increased to 50% by the 115th Constitutional Amendment.

The concept of 'Gram Swaraj' as envisioned by Mahatma Gandhi differs from the present Panchayati Raj system in which of the following aspects? 1. Gandhi's model emphasized complete village self-sufficiency while current system is integrated with state governance. 2. Gandhi advocated for consensus-based decision making while current system follows majority rule. 3. Gandhi's model had no formal electoral process while current system has regular elections. 4. Gandhi envisioned economic autonomy while current system depends on state and central grants.

Which of the following statements about the State Finance Commission is/are correct? 1. It is constituted every five years to review the financial position of Panchayats. 2. Its recommendations are binding on the state government. 3. It determines the principles for distribution of proceeds of taxes between the state and Panchayats. 4. It can recommend measures to improve the financial position of Panchayats. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following committees recommended the establishment of a three-tier Panchayati Raj system with Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Zilla Panchayat?