District Administration — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about District Planning Committee: 1. It is a constitutional body mandated under Article 243ZD 2. Its chairperson is always the District Collector 3. It prepares plans only for rural areas within the district 4. Four-fifths of its members are elected representatives Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following committees recommended the integration of development functions with district administration? 1. Balwantrai Mehta Committee 2. Ashok Mehta Committee 3. G.V.K. Rao Committee 4. L.M. Singhvi Committee

In the context of district administration, what is the significance of the Government of India Act, 1935?

Consider the following statements about the Aspirational Districts Programme: 1. It covers 112 districts across all states and union territories 2. Districts are ranked based on absolute performance rather than incremental improvement 3. The programme focuses on five key areas including health and education 4. District Collectors serve as programme champions Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following powers does a District Magistrate NOT possess under the Code of Criminal Procedure?