जिल्हा परिषदेच्या कार्याबाबत खालीलपैकी कोणते विधान (ने) बरोबर आहे (त) ?
(a) ग्रामीण आणि शहरी लोकांना अत्यावश्यक सेवा व सवलती पुरविणे आणि जिल्ह्यासाठी विकास कार्यक्रमाचे नियोजन व अंमलबजावणी करणे.
(b) शहरी भागात शाळा स्थापन करुन त्या चालविणे.
(c) ग्रामीण भागात प्राथमिक आरोग्य केंद्र व दवाखाने सुरू करणे.
पर्यायी उत्तरे :

The correct answer is Option B (Only (c)).

Key Points:
• Jurisdictional Scope and Functions of Zilla Parishad:
• Under the Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1961, the Zilla Parishad is exclusively a RURAL local self-government body.
• Statement (a) is incorrect: Zilla Parishad provides services solely to the rural population; municipal corporations and municipal councils cater to the urban population.
• Statement (b) is incorrect: Zilla Parishads administer primary and secondary schools in rural areas, whereas urban schools are governed by Municipal Corporations/Councils.
• Statement (c) is CORRECT: Establishing and operating Primary Health Centres (PHCs), sub-centres, and dispensaries in rural villages is a mandatory statutory function of the Zilla Parishad's Health Department.
• Hence, statement (c) alone is true.
• Matches Option (2).
• Key Takeaway: Zilla Parishad is exclusively a rural local body responsible for village PHCs; it does not govern urban facilities.