Evolution of Panchayati Raj

66. Which state was the first to implement the 73rd Amendment Act and hold Panchayat elections?
a) West Bengal
b) Kerala
c) Rajasthan
d) Andhra Pradesh

67. Which level of Panchayati Raj institutions has the power to approve development plans at the district level?
a) Gram Panchayat
b) Block Panchayat
c) Zila Panchayat
d) State Panchayat

68. The Panchayati Raj system in India is inspired by the:
a) Local government systems of ancient India
b) Local government systems of ancient Greece
c) Local government systems of ancient Rome
d) Local government systems of modern Western countries

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

70. The 73rd Amendment Act provides reservation for Scheduled Castes in Panchayati Raj institutions based on their:
a) Population percentage in the state
b) Education level
c) Socio-economic status
d) None of the above