Governance: Panchayati Raj, public policy, rights and governance issues - One Line Questions

1. The minimum age for a member of a Panchayat is prescribed as: — 21 years
2. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the UN General Assembly in: — 1948
3. The 'Balwant Rai Mehta Committee' report on Panchayati Raj was submitted in: — 1957
4. How many subjects are devolved to Panchayats through the Eleventh Schedule? — 29
5. The Right to Information Act was enacted in India in which year? — 2005
6. Which Constitutional Amendment Act introduced the Panchayati Raj System in India? — 73rd Amendment Act, 1992
7. Which constitutional amendment act extended the provisions of Panchayats to the tribal areas through the Fifth Schedule? — Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA)
8. Which of the following is a 'right' in the legal sense? — A legally enforceable claim
9. The concept of 'Public Policy' refers to: — A government's course of action or inaction
10. The concept of 'Policy Entrepreneur' is associated with which stage of public policy? — Agenda Setting
11. The Gram Sabha consists of: — All adult residents of the village
12. Which of the following is a function of the Gram Sabha? — Approving annual budgets of the Gram Panchayat
13. Rule of Law as a governance issue means: — Equality before the law and its impartial application
14. Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality? — Article 14
15. The Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression is guaranteed under which Article of the Indian Constitution? — Article 19
16. The Right to Life and Personal Liberty is enshrined in which Article of the Indian Constitution? — Article 21
17. Which committee recommended the establishment of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system? — Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
18. The Panchayati Raj system is based on which of the following principles? — Decentralization of power
19. Which of the following is NOT a recognized category of rights? — Personal Preferences
20. Policy evaluation aims to: — Determine the effectiveness and impact of a policy
21. Policy formulation involves: — Defining the problem and developing alternative solutions
22. Who is the ex-officio chairperson of the Gram Panchayat? — Sarpanch
23. Which of the following is a significant governance issue in India? — Corruption
24. Participation in governance implies: — Allowing citizens to have a voice in decisions affecting them
25. Article 243 of the Indian Constitution deals with: — Panchayats
26. The 'Social Audit' is a mechanism to ensure: — Accountability of public programs to the community
27. Which of the following is NOT a tier in the Panchayati Raj system in states with a population exceeding 20 lakh? — Nagar Panchayat
28. Which body is responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of Panchayati Raj Institutions at the district level? — Zila Parishad
29. Agenda setting in public policy is the process of: — Identifying and defining public problems
30. E-governance aims to improve governance by: — Using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for better service delivery
31. The 'Citizens' Charters' are a tool for: — Enhancing transparency and accountability in public service delivery
32. Policy legitimation is the stage where a policy: — Gains formal approval and authority
33. Transparency in governance means: — Making information accessible to the public
34. The State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections to: — Panchayats and Municipalities
35. Which of the following is a key component of 'Rights' in governance? — Claims or entitlements recognized and protected by law
36. Accountability in governance ensures that: — Public officials are answerable to the public and the law
37. The concept of 'Good Governance' emphasizes: — Accountability, transparency, and participation
38. Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with Panchayati Raj Institutions? — Part IX
39. Which of the following is a stage in the public policy cycle? — All of the above
40. The 'Public Interest Litigation' (PIL) in India has been instrumental in: — Expanding the scope of rights and holding the government accountable
41. Which of the following is a characteristic of Good Governance? — Responsiveness
42. Which of the following is a Fundamental Right in India? — Right to Education
43. Policy implementation refers to the process of: — Carrying out the policy
44. The Finance Commission at the State level is constituted to review the financial position of: — Panchayats, Municipalities and the State Government
45. What is the primary role of a Panchayat Samiti (Block Panchayat)? — Supervising Gram Panchayats
46. What is the primary function of the Nyaya Panchayat? — Resolving minor civil and criminal disputes
47. Which Schedule of the Constitution was added by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 to list the powers of Panchayats? — Eleventh Schedule
48. The principle of 'subsidiarity' in governance suggests that decisions should be taken at: — The lowest possible level of government
49. Public policy analysis primarily focuses on: — The inputs, outputs, and outcomes of government actions
50. The Ashok Mehta Committee recommended a reduction in the number of tiers to: — Two-tier system
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