Evolution of Panchayati Raj

56. The Panchayati Raj system in India is based on the principles of:
a) Decentralization and democratic governance
b) Centralization and bureaucratic control
c) Federalism and presidential system
d) Unitary system and parliamentary democracy

57. Which state has the highest number of Gram Panchayats in India?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Rajasthan
d) Maharashtra

58. Which level of Panchayati Raj institutions is responsible for overall planning and development at the district level?
a) Gram Panchayat
b) Block Panchayat
c) Zila Panchayat
d) State Panchayat

59. Which Constitutional Amendment Act made it mandatory to hold regular elections for Panchayati Raj institutions?
a) 64th Amendment Act
b) 72nd Amendment Act
c) 86th Amendment Act
d) 92nd Amendment Act

60. Who is the head of a Zila Panchayat?
a) Pradhan
b) Sarpanch
c) Chairman
d) Chief Minister