Local Government


  1. When and where Panchayati Raj system in India was introduced?









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    The panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959.

    Correct Option: B

    The panchayat raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajsthan in Nagor district on 2nd Oct 1959.


  1. Provision regarding panchayats and municipalities was made in the Indian Constitution in which year?









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    The Constitution (73 rd Amendment) Act, 1992 relating to Panchayats containing articles 243 to 243-O and the Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992 relating to Municipalities (articles 243P to 243ZG) imparted some basis features of certainty, continuity and strength to Panchayat Raj institutions all over the country.

    Correct Option: B

    The Constitution (73 rd Amendment) Act, 1992 relating to Panchayats containing articles 243 to 243-O and the Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992 relating to Municipalities (articles 243P to 243ZG) imparted some basis features of certainty, continuity and strength to Panchayat Raj institutions all over the country.



  1. Functions to be assigned to panchayats by 73rd amendment of the Constitution are mentioned in









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    Eleventh schedule

    Correct Option: B

    Eleventh schedule


  1. Which of the following Indian states has no Panchayati Raj institution?









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    Nagaland has no Panchayat Raj instituton. Currently, the Panchayati Raj system exists in all the states except Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram, and in all Union Territories except Delhi.

    Correct Option: D

    Nagaland has no Panchayat Raj instituton. Currently, the Panchayati Raj system exists in all the states except Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram, and in all Union Territories except Delhi.



  1. Nyaya Panchayats in Panchayti Raj system have no powers of awarding imprisonment except in the state of









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    Nyaya Panchayat extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

    Correct Option: B

    Nyaya Panchayat extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.