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Tuesday, 10 February 2026

📘 Public Administration – Paper II
Previous Year Questions
Rural Development & Panchayati Raj

Q1. Discuss the significance of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in strengthening grassroots democracy.

Answer Framework:

Constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions
Three-tier system
Reservation for women and SC/ST
State Finance Commission
Democratic decentralization

Conclusion: 73rd Amendment institutionalized participatory rural governance.

Q2. Examine the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in rural development.

Answer Framework:

Implementation of welfare schemes
Local planning and budgeting
Social audit and accountability
Community participation
Challenges in capacity and funding

Conclusion: PRIs are vital instruments of inclusive rural development.

Q3. Critically evaluate the problems faced by Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Answer Framework:

Financial dependence on states
Lack of administrative capacity
Political interference
Elite capture
Weak devolution of powers

Conclusion: Effective decentralization requires fiscal and functional autonomy.

Q4. Analyse the role of rural development programs in poverty alleviation.

Answer Framework:

Employment generation schemes (MGNREGA)
Housing and livelihood programs
Infrastructure development
Community participation
Implementation gaps

Conclusion: Rural development programs must focus on sustainability and accountability.

Prepared by Shaktimatha Learning
Grassroots Governance → Inclusive Growth → Rural Transformation

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