The Panchayati Raj system in India has undergone significant evolution since its inception. Panchayati Raj refers to the system of local self-government in rural areas, where elected representatives at the village, intermediate, and district levels make decisions on local issues and development
Here are some MCQs on Evolution of Panchayati Raj
1. When was the Panchayati Raj System first introduced in India?
a) 1947
b) 1950
c) 1959
d) 1973
2. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of Panchayats?
a) Article 40
b) Article 42
c) Article 45
d) Article 48
3. Which committee recommended the establishment of Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?
a) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
b) Ashok Mehta Committee
c) GVK Rao Committee
d) L.M. Singhvi Committee
4. When was the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee appointed?
a) 1947
b) 1950
c) 1957
d) 1961
5. Which state was the first to adopt Panchayati Raj system after the recommendations of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Maharashtra
d) Andhra Pradesh
