INDIAN POLITY TSPRI-PANCHAYAT SECRETARY PANCHAYATI RAJ ACT 2018

1. Who among the following is listed as a village level functionary under the Scheduled of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018?

1. Forest Range Officer

2. Head Master

3. Panchayat Secretary

4. Anganwadi Worker

5. Fair Price Shop Dealer

6. Asha Worker

7. Livestock Assistant

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A. 1, 2, 4, 6, 7

B. 2, 4, 5, 6, 7

C. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7

D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

2. How many village level functionaries are listed in the Schedule VII of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018 ?
A. 18 B. 19 C. 20 D. 17

3. The List of Villages in the State of Telangana is mentioned under which Schedule of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018 ?
A. IV B. VI C. VII D. VIII

4. The Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018 is not applicable to
1. Municipal Corporations 2. Municipalities
3. Mining Settlements 4. Cantonment Area
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A. All the above B. 3 and 4
C. 2, 3, and 4 D. 1 and 4

5. What is Roznamcha?
A. dairy is which the decisions made by the Gram Sabha are recorded.
B. A dairy on which the details of the beneficiaries of various schemes is maintained.
C. A dairy in which details of strangers and non-residents are maintained.
D. A dairy in which details of the land records of the Gram Panchayat are recorded.

6. Gram Kantan is
A. The name of the office of the Gram Panchayat
B. The centre point of a village
C. The market of the village
D. A traditional dwelling

7. The section of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018 that deals with the appointment of Panchayat Secretaries is
A. 41
B. 42
C. 44
D. 45
8. Consider the following statements and identify the correct statement/s. According to the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018,
1. A gram Sabha meeting must be held at least once in every 2 months.
2. At least eight Gram Sabha meetings must be held in a year
3. The members of the Mandal Praja Parishad and Zilla Praja Parishad must be invited to the Gram Sabha meetings
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A. All the above
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 2
D. 1 and 3

9. The section of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018 that deals with the Gram Sabha is
A. Section 5
B. Section 6
C. Section 7
D. Section 8

10. Consider the following statements and identify the correct statement/s
1. The meetings of the Gram Sabha are fixed by and presided over by the Sarpanch
2. At least two Gram Sabha meetings should be conducted with a focus on women, senior citizens and the disadvantaged sections
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A. 1 only B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

11. The items mentioned under the Twelfth Schedule of the Constitution is listed in which schedule of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018?
A. One B. Two
C. Three D. Four
12. Match List I (Schedules) with List II (Sections)
List I (Schedules) List II (Sections)
a. Schedule Two 1. Section 6
b. Schedule Five 2. Section 293
c. Schedule Seven 3. Section 289
d. Schedule Four 4. Section 156
a b c d
A. 2 4 3 1
B. 4 1 2 3
C. 2 1 3 4
D. 4 2 1 3

13. A Panchayat Secretary shall be appointed by
A. Governor
B. State Election Commissioner
C. District Collector
D. Commissioner

14. A Panchayat Secretary
1. may be appointed for a group of Gram Panchayats
2. is subordinated to the Gram Panchayat
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A. 1 only B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

15. Consider the following statements and identify the incorrect statement/s
1. The Gram Panchayat shall be responsible for the administration of a village
2. The Gram Panchayat will be named after the village
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A. 1 only B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

16. Which of the following can be declared as a Township under the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018?
1. Health Resort
2. Labour colony
3. Institutional Colony
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A. All the above
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 2 only

17. Consider the following statements and identify the correct statement/s
1. The chairperson and members of the township are partly nominated and partly elected
2. The minimum quorum for a Gram Sabha meeting should be at least 50 members
3. Quorum is mandatory for the Gram Sabha meetings
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A. All the above
B. 1 and 3
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 2

18. Consider the following statements and identify the correct statement/s
1. Three members can be co-opted in a Gram Panchayat
2. Half of the seats in the Gram Panchayat should be reserved for women
3. The seats to be reserved for Scheduled Castes are first decided followed by Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes
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A. All the above
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 2
D. 1 and 3

19. Who among the following can be co-opted as members of a Gram Panchayat?
1. A retired employee
2. A senior citizen
3. President of the Village Organisation
4. Donor of the Gram Panchayat
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A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 3 and 4
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. All the above

20. The minimum and maximum members of the Gram Panchayat is
A. 5 and 25
B. 7 and 21
C. 5 and 21
D. 9 and 23

21. What percent of seats are reserved for Backward Classes in Panchayat Raj Institutions?
A. Thirty three
B. Thirty four
C. Thirty five
D. Thirty Six

22. A member of the Gram Panchayat can be disqualified if he absents himself from the meetings of the Gram Panchayat for a period of
A. sixty days B. seventy days
C. ninety days D. hundred days

23. According to the Telangana Panchayat Act 2018, who shall be responsible for implementing the resolutions of the Gram Panchayat?
A. Sarpanch B. Gram Panchayat
C. Gram Sabha D. Panchayat Secretary

24. Assertion: The Sarpanch must reside in the village
Reason: The Sarpanch is responsible for the effective functioning of the Gram Panchayat
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

25. Match List I (Parts) with List II (Sections)
List I (Part) List II (deals with)
a. Part One 1. Mandal Praja Parishad
b. Part two 2. Gram Panchayat
c. Part three 3. Zilla Praja Parishad
d. Part Four 4. State Election Commission
5. State Finance Commission
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a b c d
A. 2 4 3 1
B. 2 1 3 5
C. 2 1 3 4
D. 4 2 1 3

26. Reservations for Backward Classes in Panchayats under the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018 is not applicable in
A. Scheduled Areas
B. Villages with hundred percent Scheduled Tribal population
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

27. Consider the following statements and identify the incorrect statement/s
1. The Sarpanch and Upa Sarpanch are directly elected by the members of the Gram Sabha
2. The wards to be reserved for women are decided by lots
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

28. Consider the following statements and identify the correct statement/s
1. The Sarpanch shall be an ex officio member of the Gram Panchayat
2. A meeting of the Gram Panchayat should be held at least once in a month
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

29. Consider the following statements and identify the correct statement/s
1. Every Gram Panchayat should be inspected at least once in a quarter
2. The Extension Officer (PR&RD) shall inspect all Gram Panchayats in the Mandal at least once in three months
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

30. Consider the following statements and identify the correct statement/s
1. The District Panchayat Officer shall inspect at least five Gram Panchayats in a month.
2. The Duties and responsibilities of Gram Panchayat are listed under Section 51.
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

31. The tenure of the Gram Panchayat begins from the date
A. Of the declaration of results
B. Of the first meeting of the Gram Panchayat
C. Appointed for the first meeting of the Gram Panchayat
D. Notified by the state government

32. The Panchayat Secretary must
1. Notify every casual vacancy in the office of the members of the Gram Panchayat within one month
2. Prepare the agenda of the meetings of the Gram Sabha
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

33. Any casual vacancy in the Gram Panchayat must be filled within
A. 6 months
B. 3 months
C. 4 months
D. 9 months

34. A person can be disqualified as members of Gram Panchayat if
1. absents himself from the meetings of the Gram Panchayat for a period of ninety days, from the date of the commencement of his term of office
2. absents himself from three consecutive ordinary meetings
3. did not attain 21 years of age
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A. All the above
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 3 only

35. The Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018 was enacted with the purpose of constitution of
1. Gram Panchayats
2. Mandal Praja Parishads
3. Zilla Praja Parishad
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A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 1 and 3
D. All the above

36. The Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018 consists of
A. X Parts, 297 sections and VIII Schedules
B. IX Parts, 297 sections and IX Schedules
C. IX Parts, 297 sections and VIII Schedules
D. IX Parts, 296 sections and VIII Schedules

37. The Number of wards in Telangana
A.1,11,234
B.1,34,556
C. 1,13,380
D. 1,13,760

38. The number of gram panchayats in Telangana are
A. 12,542
B. 12,751
C. 12,741
D. 12,456

39. The total number of Gram Panchayats in Telangana is High in
A. Jagityal
B. Manchiryal
C. Nalgonda
D. Kothagudem

40. Match the Following:-
1. Election of Gram Panchayat Members
2. Seats reserved for Gram Panchayats members
3. Division of wards
4. Preparation of Gram Panchayat Electoral Role
a. Section-8
b. Section 10
c.Section-9
d. Section-11
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A. a, c, b, d
B. c, a, b, d
C. b, d, c, a
D. c, b, d, a

41. There shall come into existence a Gram Sabha or every village on the date of its formation is mentioned under which section of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018?
A. Section-2
B. Section-3
C. Section-4
D. Section-5

42. Provisions related to the appointment, powers and functions of the Panchayat Secretary are mentioned in which part of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018?
A. Part I
B. Part II
C. Part III
D. Part IV

43. Which Part of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018 deals with the Constitution of State Election Commission, Conduct of Election and Election Officers?
A. Part IV
B. Part V
C. Part VI
D. Part VII

44. The highest fine imposed under Schedule three of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018 is
A. Rs. 2500 B. Rs. 3000
C. Rs. 4000 D. Rs. 5000

45. The Panchayat Secretary is bound to perform which of the following function/s on a monthly basis under the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018?
1. Organise a Gram Panchayat and Gram Sabha meeting
2. Collection and updation of village statistics
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

46. The performance report in respect of duties assigned to the Panchayat Secretary shall be published in public domain every
A. fortnight
B. month
C. quarter
D. six months

47. The Panchayat Secretary must ensure survival of at least____________ percent of planted saplings in the village by regular watering and maintenance
A. seventy
B. seventy-five
C. eighty
D. eighty- five

48. The Panchayat Secretary must supply minimum of how many saplings to every house owner in the Gram Panchayat?
A. four
B. five
C. Six
D. Eight

49. The Panchayat Secretary must ensure that ______ of street lights and related equipment are working at all times
A. ninety percent
B. eighty percent
C. Seventy-five percent
D. Hundred Percent

50. Which Part of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act 2018 deals with the State Finance Commission?
A. Part V
B. Part VI
C. Part VII
D. Part VIII