PESA Act 1996 — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following powers are specifically granted to Gram Sabhas under the PESA Act 1996? 1. Ownership of minor forest produce 2. Prevention of land alienation 3. Regulation of intoxicants 4. Control over money lending 5. Management of village markets
The PESA Act 1996 applies to which of the following areas? 1. All tribal areas in India 2. Sixth Schedule areas in Northeast India 3. Fifth Schedule areas in ten states 4. Areas with more than 50% tribal population
Which constitutional article provides the basis for enacting the PESA Act 1996?
In the context of PESA implementation, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. State governments can override Gram Sabha decisions in matters of development projects 2. Traditional dispute resolution mechanisms are given legal recognition 3. All development planning must be in consonance with tribal customs 4. Gram Sabhas have only advisory powers like regular panchayats
The Samatha vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (1997) judgment is significant for PESA implementation because it established that: