3 - Panchayat Secretary

61. Which of the following is a recommendation of C. Narasimham Committee
(1) Setting up of District Development Boards
(2) Sutting up of Mandal Praja Parishads
(3) Reservation of seats for women in Zilla Parishad
(4) Direct election of the Panchayat Sarpanch

62. The objective of establishment of Mandal Praja Parishad was to
(1) Minimize the gap between the common man and officials for better administration
(2) Revert back to the old system of Blocks for better administration
(3) Have better control over masses
(4) Implement changes in the Panchayat Raj system as directed by the Centre

63. What is the number of children mentioned in Section 19(3) of the Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 with regard to disqualification for election as a member of panchayat
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 3
(4) No number is mentioned

64. Approximately how many job cards were issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh under MGNREGA Scheme during 2016 17 (choose the nearest figure)
(1) 50 lakh
(2) 60 lakh
(3) 75 lakh
(4) 85 lakh

65. What is the percentage of expenditure spent for unskilled labour out of total
expenditure under MGNREGA Scheme during 2016 - 17 in Andhra Pradesh (choose the nearest figure)
(1) 80%
(2) 70%
(3) 60%
(4) 50%

66.  Which one of the following is not one of the objectives of the MGNREGA Act
(1) Providing higher education for rural youth
(2) Strengthening Panchayat Raj institutions
(3) Proactively ensuring socialinclusion
(4) Strengthening the livelihood resource base of the poor

67. In which scheme are "Barefoot technicians"  engaged ?
(1) Health For All
(2) MGNREGA
(3) PMAY
(4) NURM

68. Where is the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchyati Raj located
(1) Jaipur
(2) Kochi
(3) Hyderabad
(4) Kanpur

69. What is the size of a Gram Panchayat in plain areas in terms of population, for selection under Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
(1) 1000 to 2000
(2) 1000 to 3000
(3) 2000 to 4000
(4) 8000 to 5000

70. Which one of one of the following works is not permissible un MGNREGA?
(1) Fish Breeding Pond
(2) Mini Percolation Tank
(3) Compost Pit
(4) Cattle Shed

71. Select the major programme that aims to provide road connectivity in the villages.
(1) NRHM
(2) NRLM
(3) PMGSY
(4) PMAY

72. Which part of the Constitution helps in identifying PESA districts in Andhra Pradesh
(1) Schedule VI
(2) Schedule V
(3) Schedule IV
(4) Schedule IX

73. PRIA software is meant to
(1) capture receipt and expenditure including voucher entries and generates cash book, reports and register
(2) facilitate monitoring physical and financial outcomes
(3) capture details of assets
(4) capture dynamic database

74. House tax in a village in Andhra Pradesh is collected by the
(1) Gram Panchayat
(2) Mandal Parishad
(3) Zila Parishad
(4) Gram Sabha

75. Funds for SAGY villages do not come from
(1) Own revenue of the Gram Panchayat
(2) Central and State Finance Commission Grants
(3) Corporate Social Responsibility Funds
(4) SAGY surcharge on Income Tax

76. Decentralization of power through Local Self Government is aimed at
(1) Empowering people
(2) Promoting participative democracy
(3) Promoting equitable growth
(4) Balancing of power amongst caste groups

77. Under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana Scheme, in a year, a Member of Parliament can suggest to the District Collector, quantum of works worth
(1) Rs.  2 crore
(2) Rs.  3 crore
(3) Rs.  5 crore
(4) Rs.  10 crore

78. What is the literal meaning of the word "Panchayat"
(1) Settlement by five elders
(2) Assembly of five respected persons chosen by community
(3) Meeting of five sages
(4) Five-men army

79. In which of the below mentioned States/Union Territories, the Panchayati Raj system does not exist?
(1) Delhi
(2) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
(3) Lakshadweep
(4) Manipur

80. In how many districts of Andhra Pradesh is the PESA Act implemented
(1) 2
(2) 3
(3) 5
(4) 8

81. What percentage of seats are reserved for women in Panchayati Raj institutions
(1) 25%
(2) 33%
(3) 30%
(4) 50%

82. The recommendations of the State Finance Commission are
(1) Binding on the State Government
(2) Not binding on the State Government
(3) Binding on the State Government with regard to formula of devolution

(4) Binding on the State Government on Panchayat Raj Schemes

83. Who is the Chairman of the Fourth Finance Commission constituted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh?
(1) M. L. Kantha Rao
(2) Y. V. Reddy
(3) D. Subba Rao
(4) R. Sudarshana Rao

84. Which are the districts that have Agricultural Export Zones in Andhra Pradesh
(1) Chittoor, East Godavari, Guntur
(2) Chittoor, Krishna, Guntur
(3) Krishna, West Godavari, East Godavari
(4) Guntur, West Godavari, East Godavari

85. What is the name of the Pledge Finance Scheme available to farmers of Andhra Pradesh to store their products and get finance
(1) Rythu Mitra Pathakam
(2) Rythu Raksha Pathakam
(3) Rythu Nilva Pathakam
(4) Rythu Bandhu Pathakam

86. the system of pulp wood trading introduced from February, 2016 by the Government of  Pradesh, which of the following trees are not traded
(1) Suba bul
(2) Eucalyptus
(3) Bamboo
(4) Casuarina

87. What is the approximate contribution of primary sector to GsDP of Andhra Pradesh in 2015-16
(1) 30%
(2) 25%
(3) 40%
(4) 20%

88. what is the name of the community based microfinance organization floated by Mandal samakhyas along with the Government of Andhra Pradesh
(1) Naandi
(2) Stree Nidhi
(3) Jattu
(4) Velugu

89. What is "Anna Sanjivani"
(1) Medical shops for generic medicines managed through Self-help groups
(2) A cropping model using organic manure and pesticides
(3) Mid-day Meal Scheme for
school children
(4) Market Scheme for tribal farmers

90. The centralized database for identifying and providing services to persons with disabilities is called as
(1) SVAVLAMB
(2) SAHAYAM
(3) SADAREM
(4) SWADARAM

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