Rural Local Government

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Which among the following is not a Panchayati Raj Institution?

Gram Sabha

Gram panchayat

Gram cooperative Society

Nyaya Panchayat

The "oor panchayats" of Tamil Nadu can be placed in which among the following categories?

Lok Adalats

Public Hearing meetings

Kangaroo Courts

Alternate Dispute Settlement Centres

According to the Constitution of India, Panchayat is accountable to __?

Gram Sabha

Zila Parishad

State Legislature

Chief Minister of the state

Which among the following is the maximum revenue source of village panchayats? (UPSC Prelims 1983)

Government grants

Sales tax

Voluntary help by village cooperatives

Local taxes on lands, fairs and festivals

Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India? (UPSC Prelims 1995)

According to the Indian Constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal system

30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women

Local government finances are to be provided by a Commission

Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a Commission

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