Which of the following is a key characteristic of Kerala's second phase of decentralisation?

ഇന്ദിരാഗാന്ധി സർക്കാറിയ കമ്മിഷനെ നിയമിച്ചു. ആരായിരുന്നു അതിൻ്റെ ചെയർമാൻ?

(i) രഞ്ജിത്ത് സിംഗ് സർക്കാറിയ

(ii) ഗുണ സിംഗ് സർക്കാറിയ

(iii) നാനാവതി സിംഗ് സർക്കാറിയ

Consider the following statements regarding urban governance principles:

1. Subsidiarity supports the transfer of decision-making from the national to the local level.
2. Transparency implies open access to information and accountable governance

Consider the following statements about public transportation in Indian cities: Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. Improved urban transport is a key focus area of the Smart Cities Mission.
2. AMRUT aims to enhance non-motorized transport options within cities.
3. Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of rural databases in development planning?

Regarding the welfare and development of differently-abled persons in India, which of the following is correct?

Which of the following measures best illustrates gender empowerment?

Regarding e-Courts, consider the following statements: Which of the statements is/are correct?

1. The project aims to leverage technology for improved judicial services.
2. It was launched as a Mission Mode Project under the National e-Governance Plan.
3. e-Courts is limited to cases related to civil disputes only

Which of the following initiatives specifically aims to streamline land records and make them accessible to farmers?

Consider the following statements about Mobile Seva: Which of the statements is/are correct?

1. It provides public services via mobile devices and applications.
2. It primarily targets urban citizens to enhance mobile connectivity.
3. It is part of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

Which statement best describes the National e-Governance Plan 2.0 (e-Kranti)?

Regarding the Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP), consider the following statements: Which of the above statements are correct?

1. IRDP was implemented to create sustainable income sources for the rural poor.
2. The program provided up to 50% subsidies exclusively for agricultural laborers.
3. IRDP was merged with Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) in 1999 to focus on self-employment.

In the context of the Training of Rural Youth for Self Employment (TRYSEM), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. TRYSEM aimed to impart technical skills to rural youth, focusing on self-employment opportunities in agriculture, industry, and trade.
2. The program was challenged by inadequate coordination between district development agencies and local employers
3. It was later replaced by the Jawahar Rozgar Yojana, which focused more on wage employment.

Consider the following statements regarding Mahatma Gandhi's views on rural development : Which of the above statements are correct?

1. Gandhi's concept of "Village Swaraj" includes the idea of every village being self-sufficient, producing all its essential needs without external dependency
2. ."Swadeshi" as per Gandhi emphasizes local production, restricting inter-village trade to commodities that cannot be locally produced.
3. Gandhi’s "Constructive Programme" focused on communal unity, removal of untouchability, and prohibition of intoxicants.

The Indian Village Service (IVS), founded in 1945, aimed to:

Special Component Plans (SCP) aim to address specific socio-economic issues. In this regard, consider the following statements: Which of the statements above is/are correct?

1. SCPs are mandatory in states with significant populations of Scheduled Castes.
2. The allocation for SCPs is proportional to the population of Scheduled Castes in the region.
3. SCPs operate independently of the District Planning Committee's larger development framework.

In the context of decentralized planning frameworks in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. .Decentralized planning encourages greater self-reliance among local governments by giving them financial autonomy.
2. All decentralized plans at the district level must receive approval from the Ministry of Rural Development before implementation.
3. The focus of decentralized planning includes sustainable development and localized solutions to unique regional challenges.

Decentralized planning is aligned with the principles of participatory governance. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. Participatory planning requires the direct involvement of community members in decision-making processes
2. Participatory governance is limited to local planning and does not extend to policy formulation at the district or state levels.
3. Effective participatory planning enhances transparency and reduces the scope of corruption in governance.

Consider the following statements about the Gram Sabha’s role in decentralized planning in India: Which of the statements above is/are correct?

1. The Gram Sabha is empowered to approve development plans and monitor their implementation at the village level.
2. The Gram Sabha's role is limited to rural areas, with no equivalent body for urban regions
3. Recommendations of the Gram Sabha are binding on the local Panchayat for development planning.

Decentralized planning often includes the creation of sectoral plans. Consider the following statements about sectoral planning: Which of the statements above is/are correct?

1. Sectoral plans target specific areas such as health, education, and agriculture within the broader development framework.
2. Local governments are required to implement sectoral plans without any modification to ensure uniformity across districts.
3. Sectoral plans are critical for addressing local needs and are shaped by input from community members and local authorities.

In the context of participatory planning as implemented in Kerala, consider the following statements Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Gram Sabhas play a central role in identifying local development priorities at the grassroots level.
2. Kerala's model emphasizes top-down planning, where state agencies provide fixed development plans for local implementation.
3. The participatory planning campaign in Kerala has led to increased transparency and accountability in local governance.

Consider the following: Which of these is/are urban local body/ bodies in Inda?

1. District Board
2. Municipal Corporation
3. Notified Area Authority and Town Area Committer
4. Township Committee and Port Trust

Which of the following statements regarding the Seventy-Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of India are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1. It provides for the insertion of a new Schedule to the Constitution
2. It restructures the working of the municipalities.
3. It provides for the reservation of seats for women and Scheduled Castes in the municipalities
4. It is applicable only to some specified states.

Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Chairperson of every District Planning Committee shall forward the development plan as recommended by such Committee to the Governor of the State.
2. Not less than two-thirds of the total number of members of the District Planrung Committee shall be elected, from amongst, the elected members of the Panchayat at the district level and the Municipalities in the district.
3. Neither 1 or 2

Match List 1 with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

73 Constitutional Amendment	Municipal Councils
74 Constitutional Amendment	Constitutional status to Panchayati Raj
G.V.K. Rao Committee	State Finance Commission
L.M. Singhvi Committee	Administrative Arrangement for Rural Development

On which of the following subjects, does the Finance Commission of a State constituted under the Part IX of the Constitution of India make recommendations to the Governor? Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1. Distribution between the State and the Panchayats of the net proceeds of the taxes by the State
2. Determination of the taxes which may be assigned to or appropriated by the Panchayats
3. Grants-in-aid to the Panchayats from the Consolidated Fund of the State.

Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. According to Article 243D, one-third of the seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in every Panchayat.
2. Not less than one-third of the total number of seats reserved for the SCs and STs in every Panchayat are reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes, or as the case may be, the Scheduled Tribes
3. Not less than one third of the total number of offices of charpersons in Panchayats at cach level are reserved for women.

Consider the following statements :Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Eleventh Schedule was inserted in the Constitution of India by the Constitution (Seventy Third Amendment) Act, 1992.
2. The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution of India corresponds to Article 243 W of the Constitution of India.

Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Courts have no jurisdiction to examine the validity of a law relating to delimitation of constituencies or allotment of seats in respect of Panchayats.
2. An election to a Panchaycan be called in question only by an election petition, which should be presented to such authority and in such manner as may be prescribed by the State Election Commission.

Consider the following statements: which of the statements given above is / are correct

1. A Panchayat elected in the place of a dissolved one, does not enjoy the full period but remains in office for the remaining period after the dissolution.
2. In Panchayats, seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women but not for Backward Classes of citizens.

Consider the following statements regarding the composition of the Constituent Assembly:

Which of the following describes a primary goal of the 1991 economic reforms in India?

During which five year plan did India opt for a mixed economy?

The main objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan is

Which of the following statements are true regarding “famines in colonial India”?

1. The frequency of famines increased during British rule due to emphasis on cash crop cultivation
2. British famine policies effectively reduced mortality during famines.
3. The Bengal l-amine of 1943 was partly caused by British wartime policies
4. Indian agricultural practices remained largely unaffected by British policy changes during famines

Which of the following statements are true regarding the Permanent Settlement introduced by the British in India?

1. It was implemented mainly in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha.
2. Landlords were given permanent ownership rights over their lands.
3. Revenue rates could be adjusted periodically based on agricultural output.
4. The primary goal was to protect the rights of Indian peasants.

Consider the following statements about the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT):

1. AMRUT focuses on providing basic urban services such as water supply and sewerage.
2. AMRUT emphasizes the development of high-tech digital infrastructure in cities.

Which of the following objectives best describes the "Smart Cities Mission"?

Consider the following statements regarding urbanization in India

1. The 2011 Census reported that over 31% of India’s population lived in urban areas.
2. Maharashtra is the state with the highest urban population.

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits court interference in Panchayat elections except through election petitions?

Which of the following best describes the "deconcentration" aspect of democratic decentralization?

Consider the following statements regarding the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act:

1. It mandates the establishment of ward committees in municipalities with a population above 3 lakhs.
2. It provides a reservation of 50% of seats for women in all urban local bodies.

Which of the following committees recommended a two-tier Panchayati Raj system and the formation of Mandal Panchayats?

Consider the following statements about fiscal decentralization:

1. It allows local governments to control their budgets to reflect local priorities.
2. Fiscal decentralization only applies to Panchayati Raj Institutions, not Urban Local Bodies

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Gram Sabha under the 73rd Amendment?

Which of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution institutionalized Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) respectively?

Consider the following statements about Democratic Decentralization

1. Democratic decentralization involves the legal and political transfer of power to local governments
2. Devolution is the strongest form of decentralization as it ensures accountability to the local electorate

With reference to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in India, consider the following statements:

1. 1. SHGs primarily operate in rural areas and focus on promoting thrift and small-scale savings.
2. 2. They facilitate access to credit for women in both urban and rural areas.
3. 3. SHGs have a statutory requirement to report to the Ministry of Finance.

Which of the following statements correctly defines social capital development?

In the context of development policies, which of the following best describes "inclusive development"?