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  1. Indian development report does NOT give which of the following for each sample village?








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    Unemployment Related Index

    Correct Option: D

    Unemployment Related Index

  1. What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades?








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    'Swavlamban' is the the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades. Swawlamban(NORAD) Scheme is being implemented by the Department of Women and Child Development with partial assistance from Norway since 1982.

    Correct Option: D

    'Swavlamban' is the the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades. Swawlamban(NORAD) Scheme is being implemented by the Department of Women and Child Development with partial assistance from Norway since 1982.

  1. Which of the following articles in the shape of the directive principles mentions the organisation of the village panchayats?








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    Article 40 states thatthe State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.

    Correct Option: A

    Article 40 states thatthe State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.

  1. A 2-tier system is prescribed by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 for states with population less than








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    73rd Amendment Act, 1992 provides for 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all the states having for having population of over 20 Lakhs.

    Correct Option: C

    73rd Amendment Act, 1992 provides for 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all the states having for having population of over 20 Lakhs.

  1. Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India?








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    According to 73rd amendment act 1993, under article 243D, not less than 1/3rd i.e., 33% seats should be reserved for women.

    Correct Option: B

    According to 73rd amendment act 1993, under article 243D, not less than 1/3rd i.e., 33% seats should be reserved for women.