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Zila Parishad

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

The apex tier of rural local government at the district level. Led by a chairperson, it includes elected members from the block level, MLAs, MPs from the district, and representatives from reserved categories. Zila Parishad oversees broader planning—district roads, major infrastructure, rural electrification, coordination of development schemes, and supervision of Panchayat Samitis. It formulates district plans, often working with line departments like agriculture and health. Funds come from central/state schemes (e.g., MGNREGA) and local revenues. Zila Parishad effectively acts as a link between state officials and village bodies, ensuring policy coherence. Yet, constraints like politicization and uneven resources impede robust district governance.

Practice Questions

Which of the following provisions is related to the emergency powers of the President of India?

राष्ट्रपति की अनुपस्थिति में संसद में किस सत्र को आयोजित किया जाता है?

भारतीय संविधान में संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस आधार पर की जाती है?

संसद द्वारा विधेयक का पुनर्विचार किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत संभव है?

What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

Who can remove the President of India from office?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?

अधिकारों की गारंटी किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से दी गई है?