Statement I: Panchayats can collect taxes on vehicles other than motor vehicles.

Statement II: The power to levy such taxes is granted by the Central Government.

Statement I: Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) have the power to levy and collect taxes on houses and property within their jurisdiction.

Statement II: Property tax is a non-tax revenue source for Gram Panchayats.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key benefit of E-Governance by the World Bank?

1. Reduced corruption.
2. Increased revenue.
3. Enhanced citizen privacy.
4. Greater convenience.

What role does ICT play in strengthening interactions with businesses as part of E-Governance?

1. ICT makes it harder for businesses to interact with the government.
2. ICT is used to create more efficient and streamlined processes for business engagement with government agencies.
3. ICT is only relevant for citizen services, not business interactions.
4. ICT aims to reduce the transparency of business-government dealings.

Which statement about the interchangeability of E-Government and E-Governance is accurate?

1. The terms E-Government and E-Governance are always used with distinct meanings.
2. In some cases, the term E-Government is used interchangeably with E-Governance.
3. E-Government strictly refers to online service delivery, while E-Governance is broader.
4. There is no overlap in the usage of the terms E-Government and E-Governance.

In the context of E-Governance, what does 'governance' encompass according to UNESCO?

1. Governance solely includes political decision-making.
2. Governance refers to the exercise of political, economic, and administrative authority in managing a country's affairs.
3. Governance is limited to the fulfillment of citizens' obligations.
4. Governance does not involve the expression of citizens’ interests.

What is the overarching goal of E-Governance?

1. To make governance slower and more complex.
2. To increase the operational costs of government.
3. To make governance faster, more convenient, efficient, and transparent.
4. To limit citizen access to government information.

Which of the following are key objectives of applying ICT across all levels of government in E-Governance?

1. To provide services to citizens.
2. To weaken interactions with businesses.
3. To restrict communication between government departments.
4. To facilitate communication and information exchange between various government departments.

What does UNESCO's definition of E-Governance highlight regarding the role of electronic means?

1. Electronic means are used to hinder the dissemination of information.
2. Electronic means are crucial for faster, more efficient, and transparent dissemination of information and for carrying out administrative tasks.
3. E-Governance, according to UNESCO, is solely about managing economic affairs.
4. Electronic platforms are not considered important in exercising political authority.

According to the World Bank definition, what are the key benefits of using ICT in government?

1. Increased corruption and reduced transparency.
2. Lower operational costs and greater convenience for citizens.
3. Strengthening interactions with businesses and empowering citizens.
4. Hindering access to information for citizens.

Which of the following best describes the core concept of E-Governance?

1. E-Governance primarily focuses on digitizing government documents and records.
2. E-Governance involves using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to improve government operations, citizen services, and interactions.
3. E-Governance is exclusively about online voting systems and digital democracy.
4. E-Governance refers to the use of technology for government-to-government communication only.

The term 'e-Government' is sometimes used:

What is the overarching goal of e-Governance?

In essence, e-Governance is broadly understood as the application of ICT across all levels of government to:

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a purpose of e-Governance technologies by the World Bank?

UNESCO's definition of e-Governance highlights the role of electronic platforms in incorporating:

The World Bank definition of e-Governance emphasizes the use of ICT to enhance:

What is the role of electronic platforms in e-Governance, according to UNESCO?

How does UNESCO define 'Governance'?

According to the World Bank, what is a key benefit of e-Governance?

What does the World Bank define e-Governance as?

What is required more intensively for study tours compared to field trips?

Which sector of the economy involves activities that directly use natural resources?

1. The primary sector is characterized by activities that directly utilize natural resources.
2. The secondary sector is defined by its direct use of natural resources.
3. The tertiary sector is primarily involved in the direct exploitation of natural resources.

Which advantage is specifically attributed to study tours?

What does DRDA stand for?

According to the notes, what is the funding pattern between the centre and the states for the programme?

How is the DRDA visualized under the new scheme?

What is one of the primary objectives of the DRDA Administration scheme?

What practice did the new DRDA Administration scheme replace?

The DRDA Administration scheme was introduced based on the recommendations of which committee?

From what date was the DRDA Administration introduced?

Which ministry's anti-poverty programmes does the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) primarily implement?

How are funds allocated under IAY decided?

What is the primary aim of the Indira Awas Yojana (IAY)?

What is the full form of IAY?

Which of the following statements about the launch date of the Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) is correct?

1. The Indira Awas Yojana was launched on April 1st, 1999.
2. The IAY was launched in the early 2000s.
3. The scheme has been in implementation since the late 1980s.

What activities does the Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) support in addition to constructing new houses?

1. The IAY only supports the construction of new dwelling units.
2. The scheme assists in the conversion of unserviceable kutcha houses into pucca/semi-pucca houses.
3. The IAY provides funding for the maintenance of existing housing infrastructure.

What is the funding ratio between the Government of India and the states for the Indira Awas Yojana (IAY)?

1. The Government of India and the states share the costs of the IAY in a 50:50 ratio.
2. The funding for the IAY is entirely borne by the state governments.
3. The IAY is funded on a cost-sharing basis between the Government of India and the states in the ratio of 75:25.

Compared to field trips, study tours are generally:

What happens after the actual field trip or excursion is conducted?

Which stage is NOT part of organizing a field trip ?

What is the key feature distinguishing an excursion from a field trip?

Which of the following is NOT a value of field trips and excursions ?

What is the chief purpose of a field trip in education?

What was the JGSY a restructured version of?

When was the Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana (JGSY) launched?

How is the JGSY implemented in terms of cost sharing between the Centre and the State?

What is the role of the village panchayat in the JGSY?

At what level is the JGSY implemented?

Who is eligible for wage employment under the JGSY program?