NCERT Class 11 Political Science — Chapter 8: Local Governments

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Which of the following is a subject listed in the Eleventh Schedule?

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Options

AForeign Trade
BInsurance
CLibraries
DHeavy Industries

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Solution

The correct option is Libraries.

Explanation

The Eleventh Schedule was added to the Constitution by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992. It specifies the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats. It contains 29 functional items placed within the purview of Panchayats under Article 243G.

Analysis of Options:

Libraries Libraries: This is explicitly listed as Item 20 in the Eleventh Schedule. It empowers Panchayats to establish and manage village libraries to promote literacy and education.
Heavy Industries Heavy Industries: This subject falls under the Union List (Seventh Schedule). The Eleventh Schedule includes "Small-scale industries" (Item 8) and "Khadi, village and cottage industries" (Item 9), but not heavy industries.
Foreign Trade Foreign Trade: Foreign trade and commerce are subjects of national importance and fall under the exclusive domain of the Union Government (Union List).
Insurance Insurance: Insurance is a central subject listed in the Union List (Entry 47) and is not a function of local self-government bodies.

Key Takeaway: The Eleventh Schedule enumerates 29 subjects related to rural development, including agriculture, land improvement, minor irrigation, animal husbandry, rural housing, drinking water, and libraries.

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Who advocated the vision that "Independence must begin at the bottom" with every village as a republic?

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Which statement characterizes the status of local bodies before the 73rd Amendment?

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With reference to the three-tier structure introduced by the 73rd Amendment, consider the following statements: 1. The Gram Panchayat covers a village or a group of villages. 2. The intermediary level body is mandatory for all states regardless of size. 3. The Zilla Panchayat covers the entire rural area of the district. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Who constitutes the "Gram Sabha" under the 73rd Amendment?

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Consider the following statements regarding the tenure and dissolution of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs): 1. The standard term for every Panchayat body is five years. 2. If a State government dissolves a Panchayat, fresh elections must be held within one year. 3. The amendment ensures that elected local bodies cannot be dissolved under any circumstance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The correct option is Libraries.

Explanation

Analysis of Options:

Libraries Libraries: This is explicitly listed as Item 20 in the Eleventh Schedule. It empowers Panchayats to establish and manage village libraries to promote literacy and education.
Heavy Industries Heavy Industries: This subject falls under the Union List (Seventh Schedule). The Eleventh Schedule includes "Small-scale industries" (Item 8) and "Khadi, village and cottage industries" (Item 9), but not heavy industries.
Foreign Trade Foreign Trade: Foreign trade and commerce are subjects of national importance and fall under the exclusive domain of the Union Government (Union List).
Insurance Insurance: Insurance is a central subject listed in the Union List (Entry 47) and is not a function of local self-government bodies.