Q71. The term "Panchasutra" is often emphasized in the functioning of women SHGs in Rajasthan. It refers to:
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.
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Q72. Match the rural governance features in List I with their descriptions in List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. Ward Sabha | i. Ward voters |
| B. Gram Sabha | ii. Village voters |
| C. Panchayat Samiti | iii. Intermediate tier |
| D. Zila Parishad | iv. Apex tier |
Explanation
The Ward Sabha is made of ward voters, the Gram Sabha of village voters, the Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate tier and the Zila Parishad is the apex tier. This gives A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv.
Q73. Who constitutes the quorum for a Gram Sabha meeting in Rajasthan according to the general provisions?
Explanation
The quorum for a Gram Sabha meeting in Rajasthan is one-tenth of the total members.
Q74. According to the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, the power to reserve seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Women in Panchayati Raj Institutions is vested in:
Explanation
The State Government reserves seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women in Panchayati Raj Institutions on the basis of the constitutional provisions.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 71 | (b) Five principles of SHG management including regular meetings and savings. |
| 72 | (a) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv |
| 73 | (b) One-tenth of the total members |
| 74 | (c) The State Government based on constitutional provisions. |
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.