Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0

1. Question 1Answer C

   How many gram panchayats were scored in PAI 2.0, released on 28 April 2026?

   • A2,45,867
   • B2,68,590
   • CCorrect answer: 2,59,867
   • D2,15,000

   Core Trigger: The Panchayati Raj Ministry released PAI 2.0 on 28 April 2026, scoring 2,59,867 gram panchayats on FY 2023-24.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 199, point 1

2. Question 2Answer D

   PAI 2.0 scoring covers how many Localisation-of-SDG themes?

   • AFive
   • BSeven
   • CSeventeen
   • DCorrect answer: Nine

   Theme: Scoring covers nine Localisation-of-SDG themes using 150 indicators and 230 data points.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 199, point 2

3. Question 3Answer A

   Sushil Kumar Lohani, featured at the April 2026 release, holds which post?

   • ACorrect answer: Additional Secretary, Panchayati Raj
   • BUnion Minister of Panchayati Raj
   • CCabinet Secretary
   • DCEO of NITI Aayog

   Current Head: Sushil Kumar Lohani, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, featured at the April 2026 release.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 199, point 3

4. Question 4Answer C

   On the 0 to 100 scale, which score band is classed Front Runner?

   • A90 to 100
   • B60 to 75
   • CCorrect answer: 75 to 90
   • D40 to 60

   Score Bands: On 0–100: Achiever 90–100, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 199, point 4

5. Question 5Answer C

   1. No panchayat was an Achiever in PAI 2.0. 2. Front Runners numbered 3,635, or 1.4% of those scored. Which of the following is/are correct?

   • AOnly 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CCorrect answer: Both 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2

   Data: No panchayat was an Achiever; 3,635 (1.4%) were Front Runners, 1,18,824 Performers, 1,23,719 Aspirants, 13,689 Beginners.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 199, point 5

6. Question 6Answer D

   Which State had 80.2% of its panchayats as Front Runners?

   • AKerala
   • BGujarat
   • CSikkim
   • DCorrect answer: Tripura

   Leaders: Tripura had 943 of 1,176 panchayats (80.2%) as Front Runners; PAI 1.0, launched 9 April 2025, had 699.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 199, point 6

7. Question 7Answer B

   Where is the Ministry of Panchayati Raj headquartered?

   • AJaipur
   • BCorrect answer: New Delhi
   • CHyderabad
   • DMumbai

   Headquarters: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is headquartered in New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 199, point 8

8. Question 8Answer B

   Part IX came into force on which date, celebrated as National Panchayati Raj Day?

   • A2 October 1959
   • BCorrect answer: 24 April 1993
   • C26 January 1993
   • D15 August 1992

   Founded: The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 inserted Part IX, in force 24 April 1993, celebrated as National Panchayati Raj Day.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 199, point 9

9. Question 9Answer D

   Which Directive Principle directs the State to organise village panchayats as self-government units?

   • AArticle 38
   • BArticle 43
   • CArticle 243G
   • DCorrect answer: Article 40

   Constitutional Seed: Article 40, a Directive Principle, directs the State to organise village panchayats as self-government units.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 199, point 10

10. Question 10Answer B

    1. The Eleventh Schedule lists 18 matters. 2. Article 243D(3) reserves at least one-third of directly elected panchayat seats for women. Which of the following is/are correct?

    • AOnly 1
    • BCorrect answer: Only 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2

    Articles: Article 243G lets States empower panchayats; the Eleventh Schedule lists 29 matters, from agriculture to community assets. Doctrine: Article 243D(3) reserves at least one-third of directly elected panchayat seats for women.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 199, point 11, point 12

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