When is the National Panchayati Raj Day celebrated?
(A) 28 March
(B) 22 March
(C) 28 April
(D) 24 April
1. The provisions related to Panchayati Raj have been discussed in the original Constitution under Part 9 by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 (Article 243). Part 9, under the heading ‘Panchayats’, contains provisions related to Panchayati Raj up to Articles 243-243O (243-243O).
2. Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated every year on 24 April in India as the foundation of democracy.
3. The Panchayati Raj system is the system of local self-government in rural India.
4. Panchayati Raj system was introduced in Rajasthan by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
5. The Panchayati Raj system was implemented in Bagdhari village of Nagaur district on 2 October 1959.
7. Local government form was first adopted in the states of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.
8. The concept of Panchayati Raj in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy.
9. The tenure of Panchayats is fixed for five years but it can be dissolved even before the tenure.
10. All types of major committees related to Panchayati Raj are as follows
- Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957)
- Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)
- Yes. V.K Rao Committee (1985)
- L.M. Singhvi Committee (1986)
Normally 600 ft. How much does the temperature decrease as you go deeper into the ocean?
(A) 10°
(B) 100°
(C) 150°
(D) 200°
Tincture of Iodine is used for which of the following?
(A) As a cure for cancer
(B) Determination of presence of starch
(C) as an antiseptic
(D) none of these
The smallest annual temperature range occurs in the
(A) equatorial tropical climate zone
(B) subtropical climate zone
(C) temperate climate zone
(D) polar climate zone
The book launched by the Amit Shah, Mohan Bhagwat is
(A) The book - Making of A Legend
(B) The Birds of Banni Grassland"
(C) Home of Brave
(D) The Golden House
What is the contribution of road transport in total passenger transport in India?
(A) 20%
(B) 45%
(C) 75%
(D) 80%
How were the streets of cities in Indus Valley Civilization?
(A) Wide and Straight
(B) Narrow and slant
(C) Slippery
(D) Narrow and Curved
Expl:– The streets were wide and straight in Indus Valley civilization. Here the roads from east to west and north to south going down, were cut at right angles.
Which was the only city of the Indus without fortification?
(A) Kalibangan
(B) Harappa
(C) Mohanjodaro
(D) Chanhudaro
Expl:– Chanhudaro was the only city of Indus without fortification. It was situated on the left bank of Indus river. The large quantity of cosmetics was found here. This was an industrial city. An impressive worshop recognised as Bead making factory, was found at chanhudaro which included a furnace.
Which of the following grain was first used by humans?
(A) Barley
(B) Millet
(C) Rye
(D) Wheat
First grain used by humans was barley.
Akbar’s patron was -
(A) Bairam Khan
(B) Hindal
(C) Hakim khan
(D) Babar Khan
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