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Panchayati Raj Act & Local Governance in J&K

Three-tier local self-governance in J&K under the J&K Panchayati Raj Act 1989 (amended 2020), structure and functions of Halqa Panchayats, Block Development Councils (BDCs), District Development Councils (DDCs), Gram Sabhas, and state financial decentralization.

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📝 Solved Questions on Panchayati Raj Act & Local Governance in J&K (24)

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1📚🔬 Forensic ScienceForensic Medicine

An unusual type of suicide in which the victim inflicts a single large wound on the abdomen while in sitting position causing evisceration of internal organ, is called as

Explanation

Harakari (or Seppuku) is a traditional Japanese ritual suicide involving disembowelment (cutting open the abdomen and eviscerating internal organs).

ہراکڑی یا ہاراکیری (Harakari) جاپانی ثقافت میں خودکشی کا ایک روایتی طریقہ ہے جس میں بیٹھ کر پیٹ پر بڑا کٹ لگایا جاتا ہے جس سے اندرونی اعضاء باہر نکل آتے ہیں۔

2024🏛️ JKSSB🔬 Home Department (Forensic Science Laboratory)

2📚🧬 BiologyInvertebrate Biology

Consider the following pairs:
a) Sickle-shaped lateral line
b) Tentacles
c) Penaeid
d) Non-penaeids
e) Keel

And groups:
1. Cephalopod
2. Pleura of 2nd abdomen overlapping 3rd and 1st abdomen
3. Carangid
4. Scombrid
5. Pleura of 2nd abdomen overlapping only 3rd abdomen

Match the character to the group correctly:

Explanation

Correct matches: Sickle-shaped lateral line is typical of Carangids (a:3); Tentacles are found in Cephalopods (b:1); Penaeid prawns have the 2nd abdominal pleura overlapping only the 3rd segment (c:5); Non-penaeid (caridean) shrimps have the 2nd pleura overlapping both the 1st and 3rd segments (d:2); Keel is present on the caudal peduncle of Scombrids (e:4). This matches Option A.

درست مماثلت: درانتی نما لیٹرل لائن کیرانگڈز (a:3) میں ہوتی ہے؛ ٹینٹیکلز سیفالوپوڈز (b:1) میں ہوتے ہیں؛ پینیڈ جھینگا (Penaeid) میں دوسرے پیٹ کی پور صرف تیسرے کو ڈھانپتی ہے (c:5)؛ غیر پینیڈ (Non-penaeid) میں دوسری پور پہلے اور تیسرے دونوں کو ڈھانپتی ہے (d:2)؛ اور کیل سکومبرڈز (e:4) کے دم کے پاس ہوتا ہے۔ یہ آپشن A ہے۔

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3📚📜 Indian Polity & ConstitutionFederal System of India

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Federal System?

Explanation

India has a multi-tier governmental system (Union, State, and Local Panchayati/Municipal levels). A 'Single-tier Government' is a feature of unitary systems, NOT federalism.

سنگل ٹائر حکومت وفاقی نظام کی خصوصیت نہیں ہے، ہندوستان میں تین سطحی حکومت پائی جاتی ہے۔

2024🏛️ JKSSB💰 Finance Department

4📚📜 Indian Polity & ConstitutionPanchayati Raj System

How many tiers are there in a Panchayati Raj structure in India?

Explanation

Under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, India adopted a 3-tier Panchayati Raj system: Gram Panchayat (village level), Panchayat Samiti (block level), and Zilla Parishad (district level).

ہندوستان میں پنچایتی راج کے تین درجے (3-tier structure) ہیں: گرام پنچایت، بلاک سمیتی اور ضلع پریشد۔

2024🏛️ JKSSB💰 Finance Department

5📚⚙️ Mechanical EngineeringIC Engines: Engine Geometry & Compression Ratio

The term "compression ratio" in an engine refers to the ratio of the:

Explanation

The compression ratio (

r

) of an internal combustion engine is the ratio of maximum cylinder volume when the piston is at Bottom Dead Center (BDC,

V_s + V_c

) to minimum cylinder volume when at Top Dead Center (TDC,

V_c

), i.e.,

r = \frac{V_{BDC}}{V_{TDC}} = \frac{V_s + V_c}{V_c}

کمپریشن ریشو باٹم ڈیڈ سینٹر (BDC) کے کل والیم اور ٹاپ ڈیڈ سینٹر (TDC) کے کلیئرنس والیم کا تناسب ہے۔

2023🏛️ JKSSB🏛️ Public Works / Mechanical Engineering Department

6📚⚖️ Indian Polity & GovernancePanchayati Raj 3-Tier System

The system of Panchayati Raj involves:

Explanation

Under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 (Balwant Rai Mehta Committee model), the Panchayati Raj system establishes a 3-tier local self-governance structure: 1. Gram Panchayat (Village level), 2. Panchayat Samiti (Block/Intermediate level), and 3. Zilla Parishad (District level).

پنچایتی راج کا تین درجاتی نظام گاؤں، بلاک اور ضلع کی سطحوں (Village, Block and District levels) پر مشتمل ہے۔

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7📚⚖️ Indian Polity & Panchayati Raj73rd Constitutional Amendment Act: Women's Reservation

Which of the following constitution amendment gave one third reservations to women at panchayat level?

Explanation

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 inserted Article 243D(3), mandating that not less than one-third (33%) of all seats and chairperson positions in Panchayati Raj institutions be reserved for women.

73ویں آئینی ترمیم (1992) کے تحت پنچایتوں میں خواتین کے لیے ایک تہائی (33%) نشستیں مخصوص کی گئیں۔

2023🏛️ JKSSB🏛️ Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj

8📚🏛️ Panchayati Raj & Rural AdministrationRoles and Duties of Panchayat Secretary

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of a panchayat secretary?

Explanation

Panchayat elections and vote counting are the constitutional mandate of the State Election Commission (SEC), NOT the administrative Panchayat Secretary.

پنچایت انتخابات کا انعقاد اسٹیٹ الیکشن کمیشن کی ذمہ داری ہے، پنچایت سیکریٹری کی نہیں۔

2023🏛️ JKSSB🏛️ Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj

9📚🏛️ Panchayati Raj in J&KJ&K Panchayati Raj Act 1989: Meeting Frequency

What is the minimum requirement on the number of meetings to be conducted by gram panchayat in Jammu and Kashmir.

Explanation

Under the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, a Halqa Panchayat / Gram Panchayat is legally mandated to meet at least once a month for administrative business.

جموں و کشمیر پنچایتی راج ایکٹ کے تحت گرام پنچایت کی میٹنگ ماہ میں کم از کم ایک بار (At least once a month) ہونی لازمی ہے۔

2023🏛️ JKSSB🏛️ Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj

10📚🏛️ Panchayati Raj in J&KComposition of Halqa Panchayat

In Jammu and Kashmir, maximum number of members in a gram panchayat can be

Explanation

Under the J&K Panchayati Raj rules, a Halqa Panchayat consists of a Sarpanch and such number of Panchs (between 7 to 11 members) determined by population.

جموں و کشمیر میں گرام پنچایت کے پنچوں کی زیادہ سے زیادہ تعداد 11 ہو سکتی ہے۔

2023🏛️ JKSSB🏛️ Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj

11📚🧮 Quantitative AptitudeGeometry: Similar Triangles

Consider triangle where

BC = 12\text{ cm}

DB = 9\text{ cm}

CD = 6\text{ cm}

and

\angle BCD = \angle BAC

. What is ratio of perimeter of the triangle ADC to that of triangle BDC?

Explanation

By angle-angle similarity,

\triangle BAC \sim \triangle BCD

. Calculating sides yields

AB = 16\text{ cm}

AD = 7\text{ cm}

AC = 8\text{ cm}

. Perimeter of

\triangle ADC = 7 + 8 + 6 = 21\text{ cm}

. Perimeter of

\triangle BDC = 9 + 6 + 12 = 27\text{ cm}

. Ratio

= 21 : 27 = 7 : 9

مثلثات کے احاطے کا تناسب

= 21 : 27 = 7 : 9

ہے۔

2023🏛️ JKSSB🏛️ Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj

12📚🏛️ Panchayati Raj in J&KJ&K Panchayati Raj Act 1989: Halqa Majlis

What does the term 'Halqa Majlis' in the J&K Panchayat Raj Act 1989 refer to?

Explanation

Under the J&K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, 'Halqa Majlis' (Gram Sabha) is the general body consisting of all registered adult Voters/electors residing within the Halqa Panchayat area.

جے اینڈ کے پنچایتی راج ایکٹ کے تحت 'حلقہ مجلس' سے مراد پنچایت کے تمام رجسٹرڈ ووٹرز (Voters) ہیں۔

2024🏛️ JKSSB🏛️ Finance Department

13📚🏛️ Panchayati Raj in J&KJ&K Panchayati Raj Act Chapters

Chapter V of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act 1989 deals with the

Explanation

Chapter V of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 is titled and specifically governs the 'Conduct of Business' of the Halqa Panchayat.

جے اینڈ کے پنچایتی راج ایکٹ 1989 کا باب پنجم کاروبار اور کارروائی کے طریق کار (Conduct of Business) سے متعلق ہے۔

2024🏛️ JKSSB🏛️ Finance Department

14📚⚖️ Indian Polity & Panchayati RajThree-Tier Panchayati Raj System

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of India 1992 provides for a ________ tier system of Panchayati Raj in each state.

Explanation

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 mandates a uniform Three-Tier system of Panchayati Raj: Gram Panchayat at village level, Panchayat Samiti at block level, and Zilla Parishad at district level.

73ویں آئینی ترمیم کے تحت 3-درجاتی پنچایتی نظام (Three-tier system) قائم کیا گیا۔

2024🏛️ JKSSB🏛️ Finance Department

15📚⚖️ Indian PolityDuration of Panchayats (Article 243E)

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of India 1992 provides for a ________ term of office to the Panchayat at every level.

Explanation

Article 243E of the Indian Constitution mandates a fixed 5-year tenure for Panchayats at all levels from the date appointed for their first meeting.

آئین کے تحت پنچایتوں کی مدت 5 سال (Five years) مقرر ہے۔

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16📚🏥 Clinical Medicine & Food SafetySymptoms of Foodborne Illness

Which of the following is a classic primary gastrointestinal symptom of food poisoning (foodborne infection/intoxication)?

Explanation

Acute Nausea and Vomiting (along with watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps) are the immediate classic clinical manifestations of food poisoning.

فوڈ پوائزننگ کی سب سے عام ابتدائی علامت متلی اور قے (Nausea and vomiting) ہے۔

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17📚📜 Ancient Indian LiteratureClassical Sanskrit Fables: Panchatantra

The famous ancient Indian collection of interrelated animal fables 'Panchatantra' by Vishnu Sharma was composed during the

Explanation

The Panchatantra was composed by scholar Pandit Vishnu Sharma during the classical golden age of the Gupta Empire (circa 3rd to 5th century CE).

پنچ تنتر کی مشہور کہانیاں گپتا دور (Gupta period) میں لکھی گئیں۔

2024🏛️ JKSSB🏛️ Animal / Sheep Husbandry Department

18📚🏛️ Governance & Elections in J&KPanchayat & DDC Elections 2020

When were the last District Development Council (DDC) and Panchayat by-elections held in Jammu and Kashmir?

Explanation

The historic 8-phase DDC and Panchayat elections in Jammu & Kashmir were conducted between 28 November and 19 December 2020.

جموں و کشمیر میں ڈی ڈی سی اور پنچایت انتخابات نومبر-دسمبر 2020 میں منعقد ہوئے تھے۔

2024🏛️ JKSSB🏛️ Animal / Sheep Husbandry Department

19📚⚖️ Indian PolityPanchayati Raj: Constitutional Status

According to the Constitution of India (73rd Constitutional Amendment Act), a Gram Panchayat is defined as a/an

Explanation

Under Article 243B and Part IX of the Constitution, Panchayats are constitutional institutions of local self-government established for rural areas.

آئین ہند کے تحت گرام پنچایت مقامی خود اختیاری ادارہ (Institution of self-government) ہے۔

2024🏛️ JKSSB🏛️ Animal / Sheep Husbandry Department

20📚Indian Classical Music & MusicologyAchala & Shuddha Swaras

Identify the Shudha note:

Explanation

Pancham (Pa) and Shadaj (Sa) are Achala Swaras (immovable notes) that have only one natural fixed pure (Shuddha) form without Komal or Teevra alterations.

षडज (Sa) और पंचम (Pa) अचल स्वर हैं जो सदैव केवल शुद्ध (Shuddha) रूप में होते हैं।

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21📚Indian Classical Music & MusicologyShruti Intervals (Vadi-Samvadi)

According to the ancient scholars, what is the difference of Shruti between "Vadi" and "Samvadi Shruti" Antraal?

Explanation

According to ancient musicological treatises, the interval between Vadi and Samvadi corresponds to either Shadaja-Madhyama bhava (9 Shrutis) or Shadaja-Panchama bhava (13 Shrutis), i.e., 9-13 shrutis.

प्राचीन आचार्यों के अनुसार वादी और संवादी स्वर के बीच 9 या 13 श्रुतियों (Shadaj-Madhyama / Shadaj-Panchama bhava) का अंतर होता है (9-13)।

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22📚Indian Classical Music & Musicology22 Shrutis & Shadaj Gram

What is the "Shruti Swar" arrangement in the Shadaj Gram according to ancient scholars?

Explanation

According to the classical verse 'Chatuh Chatuh Chatushchaiva Shadja Madhyama Panchama':
- Sa = 4 shrutis
- Re = 3 shrutis
- Ga = 2 shrutis
- Ma = 4 shrutis
- Pa = 4 shrutis
- Dha = 3 shrutis
- Ni = 2 shrutis
Total = 22 Shrutis in the sequence 4-3-2-4-4-3-2.

प्राचीन षडज ग्राम में 22 श्रुतियों का क्रम '4-3-2-4-4-3-2' (सा-4, रे-3, ग-2, म-4, प-4, ध-3, नि-2) है।

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23📚Indian Classical Music & Musicology7 Shuddha Swaras

How many "Shuddha Notes" are present in Saptak?

Explanation

A Saptak contains exactly 7 Shuddha (natural pure) notes: Shadaj (Sa), Rishabh (Re), Gandhar (Ga), Madhyam (Ma), Pancham (Pa), Dhaivat (Dha), and Nishad (Ni).

सप्तक में 7 शुद्ध स्वर (सा, रे, ग, म, प, ध, नि) होते हैं।

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24📚Radiotherapy Treatment Planning & TechniquesPatient Positioning & Belly Board

The belly board's main advantage is:

Explanation

In prone pelvic radiotherapy (e.g. rectal cancer), a belly board positioning device allows the patient's anterior abdominal wall and small intestines to fall forward into an aperture, displacing the small bowel anteriorly out of the high-dose pelvic radiation field.

पेल्विक रेडियोथेरेपी में बेली बोर्ड का मुख्य लाभ छोटी आंत (Small bowel) को विकिरण क्षेत्र से बाहर निकालकर उस पर पड़ने वाले डोज को न्यूनतम करना है।

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