Q61. What was the primary effect of the Backward Region Grant Fund (BRGF) on local governance structures in Rajasthan?
Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in Rajasthan: RAS Prelims MCQs
74 RAS Prelims MCQs on rural development and Panchayati Raj in Rajasthan cover the officials of the three tiers, the rural schemes and the self-help group movement. The BDO, the District Planning Committee, MGNREGA social audit, PMAY-G, PMGSY, NRLM, Panchasutra and the Gram Sabha quorum are asked as facts, matches and statements.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Q62. The demographic shift caused by rural-urban migration in Rajasthan heavily impacts rural areas by:
Explanation
Rural-urban migration in Rajasthan leaves the villages with an ageing population, as the youth leave for work.
Q63. Match the implementation challenges in List I with their impact areas in List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. Wage delays | i. Digital Villages |
| B. Internet issues | ii. Gram Sabha |
| C. Grid stability | iii. Rural Electrification |
| D. Elite capture | iv. MGNREGA |
Explanation
Wage delays affect MGNREGA, internet problems affect digital villages, grid stability affects rural electrification and elite capture affects the Gram Sabha. This gives A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii.
Q64. Animal husbandry is crucial for Rajasthan’s rural economy. Which specific animal is traditionally termed the "Ship of the Desert" and plays a vital role in the livelihood of agro-pastoral communities?
Explanation
The camel is called the Ship of the Desert and is vital for the livelihood of agro-pastoral communities in Rajasthan.
Q65. Arrange the following personnel involved in the Panchayati Raj setup from the village level up to the district level in correct ascending administrative order:
A. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
B. Village Development Officer (VDO)
C. Block Development Officer (BDO)
A. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
B. Village Development Officer (VDO)
C. Block Development Officer (BDO)
Explanation
From the village to the district level, the order of personnel is the Village Development Officer (VDO), the Block Development Officer (BDO) and then the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Q66. The implementation of PMAY-G in rural Rajasthan utilizes an online platform for end-to-end monitoring. What is the name of this MIS (Management Information System)?
Explanation
PMAY-G uses the AwaasSoft MIS for end-to-end online monitoring of the houses.
Q67. PMGSY mandates a specific maintenance period for the rural roads constructed under the scheme. How long is the built-in routine maintenance contract for a PMGSY road?
Explanation
PMGSY has a built-in routine maintenance contract of five years for the roads constructed under it.
Q68. Which of the following is a primary indicator used to measure the successful outcome of the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin in Rajasthan?
Explanation
A primary indicator of success of Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin is the increase in the usage and accessibility of safe sanitation facilities.
Q69. Identify the odd one out among the direct benefits of rural electrification in Rajasthan.
Explanation
Rural electrification improves health centres, evening study and the use of farm machinery. It does not increase urban traffic congestion, so D is the odd one out.
Q70. Consider the following statements regarding the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM):
I. It ensures vulnerable sections like SC/STs are adequately represented in SHGs.
II. It promotes livelihoods through agriculture and non-agriculture sectors.
III. The implementation model is completely uniform across all states without local flexibility.
IV. It utilizes Community Resource Persons (CRPs) for scaling up the SHG model.
V. It encourages linkages with existing poverty alleviation programs.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It ensures vulnerable sections like SC/STs are adequately represented in SHGs.
II. It promotes livelihoods through agriculture and non-agriculture sectors.
III. The implementation model is completely uniform across all states without local flexibility.
IV. It utilizes Community Resource Persons (CRPs) for scaling up the SHG model.
V. It encourages linkages with existing poverty alleviation programs.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
NRLM ensures SC and ST representation in SHGs, promotes farm and non-farm livelihoods, uses Community Resource Persons and links SHGs to existing institutions. It gives States flexibility and is not uniform, so III is wrong.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 61 | (d) Incentivized local bodies to create participatory, decentralized development plans. |
| 62 | (a) Creating an aging demographic profile as youth migrate for work. |
| 63 | (a) A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii |
| 64 | (b) Camel |
| 65 | (b) B, C, A |
| 66 | (c) AwaasSoft |
| 67 | (c) 5 years |
| 68 | (b) Increase in the usage and accessibility of safe sanitation facilities. |
| 69 | (d) Increase in urban traffic congestion. |
| 70 | (b) I, II, IV and V only |
Key facts from Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in Rajasthan
- The Block Development Officer holds the executive power of the Panchayat Samiti.
- The District Planning Committee consolidates the plans of Panchayats and Municipalities into a draft district plan.
- Findings of the MGNREGA social audit must be discussed in the Gram Sabha.
- PMAY-G uses the AwaasSoft MIS; a PMGSY road has a five-year built-in maintenance contract.
- Panchasutra means five principles of SHG management, including regular meetings and savings.
- The Gram Sabha quorum is one-tenth of the members; the State Government reserves seats for SC, ST and women in Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in Rajasthan?
This page has 74 practice MCQs on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in Rajasthan (Rajasthan Economy). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Who holds the executive power of the Panchayat Samiti?
The Block Development Officer (BDO). The order of officials from the village to the district is the Village Development Officer, the BDO and the Chief Executive Officer, who heads the Zila Parishad administration.
What is the quorum of a Gram Sabha in Rajasthan?
One-tenth of the total members. The Gram Sabha is the body of all the registered voters of a village, and it discusses the social audit and the plans of the Gram Panchayat.
What is the Panchasutra for SHGs?
Five principles of SHG management: regular meetings, regular savings, inter-loaning, timely repayment and proper books of account. Women’s SHGs in Rajasthan follow it to build discipline and credit.