What is the primary role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in democratic decentralization?
Which principle ensures equal representation and opportunities for marginalized groups?
What is the name of the local self-government at the district level in India?
What is the term for transferring power and authority from central to local governments?
Which of the following is a key principle of democratic decentralization?
What is the primary objective of democratic decentralization?
Which institutional innovation was introduced in Kerala to improve coordination between local and state-level strategies?
Which employment scheme has been effectively implemented at the local government level to provide job opportunities in rural areas?
What was a significant outcome of the participatory nature of decentralized planning?
Which initiative in Kerala is specifically aimed at women's empowerment within local governance?
How were local government officials and representatives trained under decentralized planning?
How can a tribe ensure the long-term sustainability of its financial strategies?
What strategy can be developed to preserve tribal languages and cultural practices?
What is a crucial element that Tribal Plans should recognize and protect?
How do Tribal Plans address the impacts of climate change and pollution?
What type of programs do Tribal Plans provide to support economic stability for tribal members?
What does the objective of empowering self-determination in Tribal Plans involve?
Which of the following should be included in vendor agreements?
What is the first step in the risk management process for components in an SCP?
Which of the following describes the "Design or Engineering Criticality" of a component?
What information is essential for component identification in an SCP?
In which sectors are regulatory and compliance considerations particularly critical in SCPs?
What is a key benefit of implementing an SCP in a project?
Which of the following is a key area addressed in the Agriculture Sectoral Plan?
What term is used for the structured approach to addressing environmental challenges?
What tool is often used to evaluate the success of sectoral plans?
What term describes a focused approach to developing specific areas like health or education?
What is an example of a specific outcome that a sectoral plan might aim to achieve in the health sector?
How does the DPC ensure a balance between rural and urban development needs?
What role does the District Planning Committee (DPC) play in ensuring compliance with state and national guidelines?
Which of the following is an example of how the DPC integrates higher-level government programs into district plans?
What is the main output of the DPC’s activities in reviewing and harmonizing local plans?
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the District Planning Committee (DPC) established?
What is one of the main capacity-related challenges that local governments face in implementing development projects?
Which tool is commonly used in the evaluation phase to assess whether project objectives have been met?
Who is primarily responsible for overseeing the implementation of local development projects?
What is the main advantage of integrating national schemes like MGNREGA and Swachh Bharat with local development plans?
In the formulation of development projects, which principle is often followed to ensure project objectives are well-defined and attainable?
What is typically the output of a situation analysis that employs tools like SWOT and Problem Tree Analysis in local planning?
What is a key method used in collecting baseline data during the situation analysis phase?
Which of the following best describes the beneficiary identification process in Grama Sabhas?
How do Grama Sabhas contribute to public accountability in Kerala’s local governance system?
In Kerala’s decentralized planning process, which of the following local issues might be identified and prioritized during the situation analysis phase by Grama Sabhas?
In the People’s Plan Campaign, who were involved in the participatory planning process to ensure democratization of development?
Which city is renowned for pioneering participatory budgeting, a process allowing citizens to directly decide on the allocation of public funds?
Which mission focuses on enhancing the livelihood opportunities of rural women by providing them with access to credit, skill development, and market linkages, primarily through Self-Help Groups?
Which of the following government initiatives primarily aims to improve female literacy rates and ensure girls' access to education in India?
Which of the following policies has led to a significant increase in women’s representation in local governance by reserving a specific percentage of seats for women in Panchayats?
What is ‘bridging social capital’?
Which of the following best describes ‘bonding social capital’?