Which among the following is true about the Panchayats Extension to the Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act? 1. It was enacted in 1996. 2. It accords statutory status to the Gram Sabhas in Scheduled V areas. 3. Section 4(i) of the Act mandates that the Gram Sabha or Panchayat should consent before any land acquisition for development projects.

In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/ power of Gram Sabha? 1. Gram Sabha has the power to stop transfer of land in scheduled areas.…

In which of the following group of the States, PESA [Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act], 1996 is not enforceable?

Which of the following statements about the Panchayats in India, as per the Constitution of India is/are correct? 1. There is a provision for reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Schedul…

Which of the following statements about the Panchayati Raj System are correct ? 1. All seats in a Panchayat are filled by persons chosen by direct election. 2. The 'Gram Sabha' consists of persons re…

With reference to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Tenure of Panchayati Raj Institutions shall be of 5 years. 2. In Panchayati Raj Institutio…