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Unit 9: Democratic Decentralisation — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which Constitutional Amendment gave constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj system in India?

Answer: C. 73rd Amendment Act — The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional recognition to Panchayati Raj institutions in India.

Q: In the three-tier Panchayati Raj system, which body functions at the village level?

Answer: C. Gram Panchayat — The Gram Panchayat is the village-level local self-government institution in the three-tier system.

Q: How many levels are there in the rural local self-government system established under the 73rd Amendment?

Answer: C. Three — The rural Panchayati Raj system has three levels: Gram Panchayat, Taluk Panchayat, and Zilla Panchayat.

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Unit 9: Democratic Decentralisation — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Karnataka State Board CLASS 11 FIRST PUC POLITICAL SCIENCE — Unit 9: Democratic Decentralisation, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which Constitutional Amendment gave constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj system in India?

A. 42nd Amendment Act
B. 52nd Amendment Act
C. 73rd Amendment Act ✓
D. 86th Amendment Act

Answer: C. 73rd Amendment Act
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional recognition to Panchayati Raj institutions in India.

In the three-tier Panchayati Raj system, which body functions at the village level?

A. Zilla Panchayat
B. Taluk Panchayat
C. Gram Panchayat ✓
D. Municipal Council

Answer: C. Gram Panchayat
The Gram Panchayat is the village-level local self-government institution in the three-tier system.

How many levels are there in the rural local self-government system established under the 73rd Amendment?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three ✓
D. Four

Answer: C. Three
The rural Panchayati Raj system has three levels: Gram Panchayat, Taluk Panchayat, and Zilla Panchayat.

Which statement best distinguishes rural and urban local self-government in Karnataka?

A. Rural bodies function under the 74th Amendment, urban bodies under the 73rd Amendment
B. Rural bodies have a three-tier structure, urban bodies are organized according to population and area ✓
C. Both rural and urban bodies have exactly the same structure
D. Urban bodies do not have elected representatives

Answer: B. Rural bodies have a three-tier structure, urban bodies are organized according to population and area
Rural local self-government follows a three-tier Panchayati Raj structure, while urban local bodies are classified based on the size and nature of the urban area.

Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for reserving seats in local bodies?

A. To reduce the number of elections
B. To ensure representation of women and weaker sections ✓
C. To replace political parties in local government
D. To give only officials decision-making power

Answer: B. To ensure representation of women and weaker sections
Reservation in local bodies is intended to make democracy more inclusive by ensuring representation for women and socially weaker sections.

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