Scheme of Screening Test for recruitment to the post of Panchayat Secretary in A.P. Panchayat Raj Subordinate Service.

• The screening test consist of 2 parts i.e., Part A and Part B.


• Both the parts consists of 75 Questions each with 75 Marks respectively.


• This test would be of 150 Minutes duration.


• All Papers will be of OBJECTIVE TYPE.


• Screening Test will be conducted in Offline Mode.

APPSC Panchayat Secretary Rural Development and Problems:

• Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in India including Constitutional amendments and reports of Various Committees.


• Evolution of Panchayat Raj system in Andhra Pradesh


• Roles and responsibilities of Panchayat Secretary


• Rural Sociology: History and Evolution of schemes catering to upliftment of Rural Poor


• Flagship Rural Development schemes of Rural Development Department of Government of India and Andhra Pradesh


• Key Schemes of Panchayat Raj Department of A.P


• Rural Economy of Andhra Pradesh: Agriculture, Small scale Industries, Rural artisans


• Rural Credit Scenario of Andhra Pradesh: Role of Banks, co-operatives and Micro Finance


• Community Based Organizations and convergence of Welfare Schemes


• Women Empowerment and Economic development through Self Help Groups


• Revenue and Expenditure Management of Local Bodies


• Accounting and administering funds received under various schemes.

1. Which of the following are voluntary provisions as per the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992?
1. Providing representation to members of the Parliament and State Legislature in the Panchayats. 2. Devolution of powers and responsibilities upon Panchayats. 3. Organization of Gram Sabha.

A. Only 1 B. 1 and 3 C. 1 and 2 D. All of the above

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Act has several provisions.
Some of them are compulsory that means that they need to be included in the state laws related to New Panchayati Raj system.
Others are voluntary provisions. Their inclusion is on the discretion of the State government.
Voluntary provisions are at the discretion because they let the state take into account various local factors like geography, administration, etc. into consideration while adopting the new system.
Thus act translates representative democracy into participatory democracy, helping build democracy at the grassroots of the country.
1. Which of the following are functional items in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution?
1. Conventional energy. 2. Public distribution system. 3. Small-scale industries. 4. Mining. 5. Fisheries.

A. 1, 3, 4 B. 1, 2, 4, 5 C. 2, 3, 5 D. 1, 2, 5

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Eleventh Schedule contains 29 functional items which are placed under the ambit of Panchayats.
They are -
1. Agriculture, including agricultural extension.
2. Land improvement, implementation of land reforms, land consolidation and soil conservation.
3. Minor irrigation, water management and watershed development.
4. Animal husbandry, dairying and poultry.
5. Fisheries.
6. Social forestry and farm forestry.
7. Minor forest produce.
8. Small-scale industries, including food processing industries.
9. Khadi, village and cottage industries.
10. Rural housing.
11. Drinking water.
12. Fuel and fodder.
13. Roads, culverts, bridges, ferries, waterways and other means of communication.
14. Rural electrification, including distribution of electricity.
15. Non-conventional energy sources.
16. Poverty alleviation programme.
17. Education, including primary and secondary schools.
18. Technical training and vocational education.
19. Adult and non-formal education.
20. Libraries.
21. Cultural activities.
22. Markets and fairs.
23. Health and sanitation including hospitals, primary health centres and dispensaries.
24. Family welfare.
25. Women and child development.
26. Social welfare, including welfare of the handicapped and mentally retarded.
27. Welfare of the weaker sections, and in particular, of the scheduled castes and the scheduled tribes.
28. Public distribution system.
29. Maintenance of community assets.
3. Which of the following is/are true?
1) The composition of the state finance commission may be provided by the state government. 2) Article 280 deals with State finance Commission.

A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both 1 and 2 D. None of the above

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Provisions related to Finances in [latex]{73}^{rd}[/latex] Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 - Article 243 H - The state legislature may -
1. authorize a panchayat to levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees; 2. assign to a panchayat taxes, duties, tolls and fees levied and collected by the state government; 3. provide for making grants-in-aid to the Panchayats from the consolidated fund of the state; and 4. provide for constitution of funds for crediting all moneys received by or on behalf of the Panchayats.
Constitution of the Finance Commission -

• Article 243 I - The governor of a state shall constitute a finance commission to review the financial position of the Panchayats.


• The commission will be constituted every five years.

Recommendations to the Governor by the commission would be as to -
a) the principles which should govern -

• the distribution between the State and the Panchayats of the net proceeds of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees leviable by the State, which may be divided between them under this Part and the allocation between the Panchayats at all levels of their respective shares of such proceeds;


• the determination of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees which may be assigned to, or appropriated by, the Panchayats;


• the grants in-aid to the Panchayats from the Consolidated Fund of the State; and

b) the measures needed to improve the financial position of the Panchayats;
c) any other matter referred to the Finance Commission by the Governor in the interests of sound finance of the Panchayats.

• The composition of the commission, the required qualifications of its members and the manner of their selection may be provided by the State Legislature.


• Report including recommendations of the commission and action taken shall be placed before the State Legislature by the Governor.


• The Central Finance Commission will also suggest measures needed to augment the consolidated fund of a state so as to supplement the resources of the Panchayats in the states.


• This would be based on the recommendations made by the finance commission of the state.

4. Which of the following committee recommended for Panchayati Raj System in India?

A. Punchhi Samiti B. Balwantrai Mehta Committee C. Singhvi Committee D. None of the following

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was made for Panchayati Raj system in India; which submitted its report in 1957.
5. How many tiers are in the Panchayati Raj system of India?

A. One tier B. Two tier C. Three tier D. Four tier

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Three tier system is arranged i.e. Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad.
6. Which of the following system is established on the basis of direct election?

A. Gram Panchayat B. Block Committee C. Zila Parishad D. Both B and C

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Gram Panchayat is established on the basis of direct election.
7. The opinion that one's own culture is superior to other cultures is called:?

A. ecological fallacy B. cultural relativism C. ethnocentrism D. stereotyping

Answer: Option C
8. ___________ is a set of interrelated beliefs, values, and norms, plus the material products of a society. What is this called?

A. culture B. society C. subculture D. belief

Answer: Option A
9. The magazine ‘Panchayat Darpan’ launched to monitor the progress of which Yojana?

A. Bhamashah Yojana B. Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana C. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana D. Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Rural Development Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh launched ‘Panchayat Darpan’ magazine to monitor the progress of the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana. It will act as a mirror of all the development activities in the village panchayats.
10. What is the name of the scheme launched by Ministry o/f Rural Development to offer employment to tribal youth in 24 Naxal -affected districts?

A. Rahini B. Ranjana C. Renuka D. Roshni

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Ministry of Rural Development on 7 June 2013 launched a new skill development scheme designed to offer employment to tribal youth in 24 Naxal -affected districts.
The scheme, which is named Roshni is supposed to provide training and employment to an anticipated 50000 youth in the 10-35 years age group, for a period of three years.
11. How many members in one self-help group (SHG) ?

A. 15-20 B. 10-15 C. 10-20 D. 14-18

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A self-help group (SHG) is a village-based financial intermediary committee usually composed of 10–20 local women or men.
12. A known OD conceptualize, has identified prime responsibilities of OD, consultant. The initiator’s name is:

A. Taylor B. Ishikawa C. Posovasky D. Argyris

Answer: Option D
13. The name(s) of the Japanese professor(s) from Tokyo University, who added the notion of small groups formed to address the problems in their work areas, is:

A. Kaoru Ishikawa B. Matoshi Suzuki C. both ‘A’ and ‘B’ D. None of the above

Answer: Option A
14. Quality Circle is basically an idea based on:

A. American Synthesis on Japanese Idea B. Japanese Synthesis of American Idea C. German Synthesis on Japanese Idea D. American Synthesis on German Idea

Answer: Option B
15. OD was founded on the belief that using behavioral science methods to increase collaborative problem solving would increase:

A. Organizational effectiveness B. Organizational turnover C. Organizational reputation D. all of the above

Answer: Option A

1. Which of the following committee recommended for Panchayati Raj System in India?

A. Punchhi Samiti B. Balwantrai Mehta Committee C. Singhvi Committee D. None of the following

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was made for Panchayati Raj system in India; which submitted its report in 1957.
2. How many tiers are in the Panchayati Raj system of India?

A. One tier B. Two tier C. Three tier D. Four tier

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Three tier system is arranged i.e. Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad.
3. Which of the following system is established on the basis of direct election?

A. Gram Panchayat B. Block Committee C. Zila Parishad D. Both b and c

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Gram Panchayat is established on the basis of direct election.
4. Which of the following statements is not correct?

A. Panchayati Raj was established in India by Jawahar Lal Nehru B. Madhya Pradesh was the first state which implemented The Panchayati Raj system in India C. 73rd Constitutional amendment was implemented in 1992 D. Tamil Nadu has adopted bicameral method

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
First of all the Panchayati Raj system was established in Rajasthan (2 October 1959) after which Andhra Pradesh adopted this system.
5. Which of the following Article is related to Panchayati Raj?

A. Article 243 B. Article 324 C. Article 124 D. Article 73

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
First of all the Panchayati Raj system was established in Rajasthan (2 October 1959) after which Andhra Pradesh adopted this system.
6. What was the main purpose behind bringing Panchayati Raj system in India?

A. To Prevent criminalization of politics B. Development of villages C. Decentralisation of the political power to the general peoples D. To reduce election expenses

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Decentralization of power to connect the masses with politics
7. Which schedule was added to the constitution by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment?

A. 6th B. 7th C. 9th D. 11th

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
11th schedule was added in the Indian constitution.
8. Which statement is not correct regarding "Gram Sabha"?

A. It is a body consisting of persons registered in the electoral rolls of a village comprised within the area of the Panchayat level. B. It is a village assembly consisting of all the registered voters in the area of the Panchayat. C. Its powers have been determined by the Central Government D. Its powers and functions at the village level are like state legislature at the state level.

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Its powers have been determined by the State Legislature.
9. Which statement is true about Panchayati Raj?

A. The panchayat samiti and zila parishad should be constituted with directly elected members. B. Minimum age should be 18 years to contest the election at the panchayat level C. Election of the Panchayati Raj institutions is conducted under the guidance of the State Election Commission. D. For the financial review of Panchayats, the state Finance Commission is established after 6 years

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Election of the Panchayati Raj institutions is conducted under the guidance of the State Election Commission.
10. How many posts are reserved for women at all levels in Panchayati raj system.

A. [latex]{1}{3}[/latex] B. [latex]{1}{2}[/latex] C. [latex]{2}{3}[/latex] D. [latex]{1}{4}[/latex]

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
One-third posts (for both the member and the chief) are reserved for women.

1. Transactions that have long term effects in business are called?

A. Short-term transaction B. Long term transactions C. Paper transactions D. Credit transactions

Answer: Option B
2. Long term transactions are also called:

A. Capital transaction B. Revenue transactions C. Non-monetary transactions D. Paper transactions

Answer: Option A
3. Which one is a capital transaction?

A. Purchase of goods B. Payment of wages C. Sale of goods D. Purchase of Machinery

Answer: Option D
4. Expenditures incurred to acquire fixed assets:

A. Revenue expenditures B. Prepaid expenses C. Capital expenditure D. Outstanding expenses

Answer: Option C
5. Expenditures which provide benefit in future period are called:

A. Revenue expenditures B. Outstanding expenditures C. Current expenditures D. Capital expenditures

Answer: Option D
6. An expenditure is a Capital expenditure because:

A. Amount is paid in lump sum B. It is intended to benefit current period C. Amount is large D. It is intended to benefit in future period

Answer: Option D
7. An expenditure which is non-recurring and irregular is called:

A. Revenue expenditure B. Short term expenditure C. Capital expenditure D. Current expenditure

Answer: Option C
8. Purchases of Machinery is a:

A. Revenue Expenditure B. Capital Expenditure C. Recurring Expenditure D. Short-term Expenditure

Answer: Option B
9. Freight paid on machinery purchased is a:

A. Capital expenditure B. Capital loss C. Revenue expenditure D. Revenue loss

Answer: Option A
10. Carriage paid on the purchase of furniture is a:

A. Capital expenditure B. Capital loss C. Revenue expenditure D.Revenue loss

Answer: Option A

1. Which nutrients are found deficient in 'Black Soil?

A. Iron B. Nitrogen and Phosphorus C. Lime D. Potash

Answer: Option B
2. Which of the following statement is incorrect?

A. Red soils are rich in iron B. Laterite soil is a local soil C. Tea, Cassava, Rubber, and Cashews grow in Laterite Soil. D. The production and classification of soil are known as edaphology.

Answer: Option D
3. Which of the following statement is incorrect about Bio-Gas Plant?

A. It is also known as Bio-gas and Bio-gas. B. It has 60% Carbon Dioxide, 20% Methane and 5% Oxygen. C. The bacteria found under Bio-gas plant work under a temperature gradient of 32 to 1560 F. D. Garbage and Cow dung etc.

Answer: Option B
4. What is 'Azolla'?

A. A grass that grows in cold water B. An organism that grows in cold water C. An animal found in Siberia D. None of the above

Answer: Option A
5. Indian soils are deficient in which of the following nutrient?

A. Nitrogen B. Sulphur C. Iron D. Magnisium

Answer: Option A
6. Which of the following statement is incorrect?

A. India has the highest rank in milk production across the world B. The first military Dairy farm was established in Allahabad. C. Cows are the biggest source of milk production in India. D. National Dairy Development Board was established in 1970.

Answer: Option C
7. Which of the following best describes the top meat producing States in India in descending order?

A. Uttar Pradesh>Andhra Pradesh>West Bengal B. Uttar Pradesh>Kerala>West Bengal C. Uttar Pradesh>Kerala> Andhra Pradesh D. Kerala>Andhra Pradesh>West Bengal

Answer: Option A
8. Which of the following variety of cow is known to produce the highest amount of Milkr?

A. Haryani B. Nagauri C. Sahiwaal D. Khillari

Answer: Option A
9. Which of the following is not an Indian breed of cow?

A. Sahiwal B. Jersey C. Malawi D. Mewati

Answer: Option B
10. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A. Uttar Pradesh has a maximum number of Buffaloes. B. Bhadavari is the breed of Buffalo which produces the highest quantity of milk. C. Central Buffalo Research Institute is located in Hissar, Haryana D. India has the highest rank in milk production across the world

Answer: Option B

1. What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj setup?
Answer: Three tier structure of local self government at the village, block and district levels
2. What is the Origin of Indian Panchayat raj?
Answer: South Asian political system
3. Which committee recommended three -tier panchayat system?
Answer: Balwantrai Mehta Committee
4. It is the oldest system of?
Answer: Local government in the Indian subcontinent.
5. When was panchayati Raj introduced in the country?
Answer:1959
6. In Panchayati Raj system, what does the word ‘Raj’ mean?.
Answer: Rule
7. First Municipal Corporation in India was set up at.
Answer: Madras in 1687
8. In Panchayati Raj system, what does the word “panchayat” mean?
Answer: Assembly of five
9. All India Institute of Local Self Government is at?
Answer: Mumbai
10. Traditionally, in panchayat wise and respected elders are chosen and accepted by, whom?
Answer: Local community

1. Who advocated panchayat raj as the foundation of India’s political system?
Answer: Mahatma Gandhi
2. The Panchayati Raj was first introduced in.
Answer: Rajasthan
3. What does Panchayat mainly settle?
Answer: Dispute between individuals and villages.
4. The Panchayat is accountable for all its actions to the?
Answer: Grama Sabha
5. In India Panchayati Raj is.?
Answer: An Administrative Structure
6. Khap panchayat is also known as?
Answer: Caste Panchayat
7. The Panchayati Raj is based on the ideology of.
Answer: Democratic decentralization
8. In which part of India, khap panchayats are mainly found
Answer: Northern India
9. The Panchayat Samitis exists at.
Answer: The block level
10. The members of the Panchayat are
Answer: the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies.

1. When Panchayati Raj system was formalized
Answer: 1992 by the 73rd amendment to the Indian Constitution.
2. What are the three levels of Panchayati Raj
Answer: A) Gram Panchayat B) Mandal Parisad or Block Samiti or Panchayat Samiti and C) Zila Parisad
3. The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (Estd. 1957) is associated with
Answer: Panchayati Raj
4. What does Gram Swaraj mean
Answer: Village self-governance
5. When the Panchayati Raj in India was introduced
Answer: 1992, by constitutional amendment
6. Panchayati Raj system in India is based upon the
Answer: Panchayat system of South Asia.
7. Who many levels Panchayati Raj System has
Answer: Three levels
8. What is the scope of gram panchayat
Answer: At Village level
9. The scope of Mandal Parisad or Block Samiti or Panchayat Samiti is at
Answer: Block level
10. The scope of zila parishad is at
Answer: District level