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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which union minister got started sending money to Gram Panchayats directly?
A
Shri Rajyavardhan Rathore
B
Shri Ramesh Kumar
C
Shri Naresh Iyer
D
Shri Arun Jaitley
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The sources of funds for the Gram Panchayat are: Collection of taxes on houses, market places, etc. Government scheme funds received through the various departments of the government through the Janpad and Zila Panchayats. Donations for community works etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Th e system later came to be known as Panchayati Raj, which was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 2 October 1959 at Nagour in Rajasthan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Zila Parishad. The Zila Parishad, with the help of the Panchayat Samitis, regulates the money distribution among all the Gram Panchayats. It is also responsible for making developmental plans at the district level.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main sources of income of the village Panchayats are the collection of taxes on houses, market places, etc, as well as government scheme funds received through various departments of the government thorugh the Janpad and Zila Panchayats, donations for community works etc.

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