Evolution of Panchayati Raj

21. The Panchayati Raj system is a constitutional provision for:
a) Urban governance
b) Rural governance
c) State governance
d) National governance

22. Which state implemented the Panchayati Raj system through legislation before the enactment of the 73rd Amendment Act?
a) West Bengal
b) Kerala
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Bihar

23. Which tier of Panchayati Raj institutions is responsible for the implementation of development programs and schemes?
a) Gram Panchayat
b) Block Panchayat
c) District Panchayat
d) State Panchayat

24. The Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of:
a) Universal suffrage
b) Decentralization
c) Separation of powers
d) Judicial review

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