9th - Local Self Government

Question 1

When was Lord Ripon’s famous resolution on local self-government introduced?

Answer 1

1882

This resolution marked a significant step towards local governance in India.

Question 2

Which Act introduced provincial autonomy in India?

Answer 2

Government of India Act, 1935

This Act was a major constitutional reform in British India.

Question 3

In which year did the Government of India Act, 1935 come into force?

Answer 3

1937

This marked the beginning of a more autonomous governance structure in India.

Question 4

In which year was the Community Development Programme launched?

Answer 4

1952

This program aimed to provide integrated rural development.

Question 5

When was the National Extension Service introduced?

Answer 5

1953

This service aimed to promote rural development and self-reliance.

Question 6

When was the Panchayati Raj system inaugurated in India?

Answer 6

October 2, 1959

This date is celebrated as a significant milestone in local self-governance.

Question 7

Where was the Panchayati Raj system first inaugurated?

Answer 7

Nagaur district, Rajasthan

This location was pivotal for the implementation of grassroots governance.

Question 8

Which committee recommended the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in 1957?

Answer 8

Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

This committee’s recommendations shaped local governance structures.

Question 9

What are the three levels of Panchayati Raj suggested by Balwant Rai Mehta Committee?

Answer 9

Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad

These levels represent the grassroots, intermediate, and district levels of governance.

Question 10

What was the recommendation of the Ashok Mehta Committee (1977-78)?

Answer 10

Two-tier system and political party involvement

This committee suggested a restructuring of the Panchayati Raj system.

Question 11

Which committee in 1985 compared the system to “grass without roots”?

Answer 11

GVK Rao Committee

This analogy emphasized the lack of grassroots participation in governance.

Question 12

In which year was the L M Singhvi Committee formed?

Answer 12

1986

This committee focused on the role of local governance in democracy.

Question 13

When were the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts passed?

Answer 13

1992

These amendments provided constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions.

Question 14

What is the minimum population for constituting a Village Panchayat?

Answer 14

Above 500

This criterion ensures that villages have sufficient population for governance.

Question 15

What is the term of office for Village Panchayats?

Answer 15

5 years

This term allows for stable local governance and representation.

Question 16

What is the minimum age to vote in Panchayat elections?

Answer 16

18 years

This age requirement aligns with general voting rights in India.

Question 17

What is the minimum age to contest in Panchayat elections?

Answer 17

21 years

This age requirement ensures that candidates have a level of maturity and experience.

Question 18

When was the Madras Village Panchayats Act enacted?

Answer 18

1950

This was one of the early legislative efforts to establish local governance in Tamil Nadu.

Question 19

When was the Madras Panchayats Act passed?

Answer 19

1958

This Act further defined the structure and functions of Panchayati Raj in the region.

Question 20

One district Panchayat is constituted for how many people?

Answer 20

Every 50,000 people

This ratio helps in ensuring adequate representation at the district level.

Question 21

What is the minimum population for a Town Panchayat?

Answer 21

More than 10,000

This threshold is set to ensure that town governance is viable.

Question 22

What is the minimum population for a Municipality?

Answer 22

More than 1,00,000

This criterion ensures that municipalities can manage urban governance effectively.

Question 23

What is the term of office for Municipal and Town Panchayat members?

Answer 23

5 years

This term allows for continuity and stability in urban governance.

Question 24

What is the term of office for a Mayor?

Answer 24

5 years

This term aligns with the governance structure at the municipal level.

Question 25

In which year did Periyar become the Chairman of Erode Municipality?

Answer 25

1917 ## Footnote His leadership was significant in the social reform movement.

Question 26

When was the piped water supply scheme implemented in Erode?

Answer 26

1919 ## Footnote This initiative marked a major improvement in public health and sanitation.

Question 27

When did the new Panchayati Raj system come into effect in Tamil Nadu?

Answer 27

1994 ## Footnote This implementation aimed to enhance local governance and community participation.

Question 30

When was the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee formed and what did it recommend?

Answer 30

1957; It recommended the three-tier Panchayati Raj system – Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad.

Question 31

When was the Ashok Mehta Committee formed and what did it propose?

Answer 31

1977–1978; It proposed a two-tier Panchayati Raj system and the involvement of political parties in elections.

Question 32

When was the G V K Rao Committee formed and what was its observation?

Answer 32

1985; It observed that development had been centralized, making local governance ineffective—like 'grass without roots.'

Question 33

When was the L M Singhvi Committee formed and what did it lead to?

Answer 33

1986; It led to the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts in 1992, strengthening local self-governance.