Important Days & Events MCQs

51.

The 73rd Amendment Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in which year?

A 1990

B 1992

C 1995

D 2000

52.

Panchayats play a crucial role in achieving which of the following at the local level?

A International trade agreements

B National defense policies

C Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

D Foreign policy

53.

Social audit mechanisms are important for:

A Increasing Panchayat expenditure

B Ensuring accountability and responsiveness of Panchayats to the community

C Reducing citizen participation

D Centralizing decision-making

54.

The e-Panchayat initiative aims to improve:

A Rural unemployment

B Transparency, accountability, and efficiency in Panchayat operations

C Agricultural productivity

D Inter-village road connectivity

55.

Which of the following is a key challenge faced by Panchayati Raj Institutions?

A Excessive financial autonomy

B Lack of functional autonomy

C Over-empowerment by the central government

D Too much community participation

56.

Which of the following is NOT a mandatory provision for Panchayats under the 73rd Amendment Act?

A Establishment of Panchayats at the village level

B Reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

C Reservation for women

D Mandatory direct election of the Sarpanch in all states

57.

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, established Panchayats as:

A The first tier of government

B The second tier of government

C The third tier of government

D Advisory bodies only

58.

The Panchayati Raj System in India was institutionalized by which constitutional amendment?

A 70th Amendment Act

B 71st Amendment Act

C 73rd Amendment Act

D 74th Amendment Act

59.

What is the likely theme for National Panchayati Raj Day 2026?

A Digital Panchayats

B Empowering Rural India Through Local Governance

C Panchayats for Sustainable Development

D Women in Panchayati Raj

60.

National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated in India on which date?

A April 22nd

B April 23rd

C April 24th

D April 25th

Important Days & Events MCQs - 2026-04-01