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Powers and Functions of Gram Panchayat

This quiz evaluates your understanding of the powers and functions of Gram Panchayats in India.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary function of a Gram Panchayat?

  1. To provide basic services and amenities to the village community.
  2. To promote economic development in the village.
  3. To maintain law and order in the village.
  4. To resolve disputes among villagers.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a power of a Gram Panchayat?

  1. To levy taxes on property and professions.
  2. To construct and maintain public works.
  3. To provide education and healthcare services.
  4. To administer justice in the village.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the minimum number of members required to form a Gram Panchayat?

  1. 5
  2. 7
  3. 9
  4. 11
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who presides over the meetings of a Gram Panchayat?

  1. The Sarpanch
  2. The Deputy Sarpanch
  3. The Gram Panchayat Secretary
  4. The Village Elder
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office of a Gram Panchayat?

  1. 3 years
  2. 4 years
  3. 5 years
  4. 6 years
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a function of a Gram Panchayat?

  1. To promote agriculture and animal husbandry.
  2. To provide financial assistance to the poor and needy.
  3. To regulate trade and commerce in the village.
  4. To maintain records of births, deaths, and marriages.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Gram Panchayat in the implementation of government schemes?

  1. To identify and select beneficiaries.
  2. To distribute benefits to the beneficiaries.
  3. To monitor the implementation of the schemes.
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a source of revenue for a Gram Panchayat?

  1. Taxes on property and professions.
  2. Grants from the State and Central Government.
  3. Fees for services provided.
  4. Donations and contributions from the public.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Gram Panchayat in the maintenance of law and order in the village?

  1. To maintain a village police force.
  2. To resolve disputes among villagers.
  3. To cooperate with the local police.
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a power of a Gram Panchayat?

  1. To acquire and hold property.
  2. To enter into contracts.
  3. To borrow money.
  4. To sue and be sued.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Gram Panchayat in the promotion of education in the village?

  1. To establish and maintain primary schools.
  2. To provide scholarships to students.
  3. To organize adult literacy programs.
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a function of a Gram Panchayat?

  1. To promote social justice and equality.
  2. To protect the environment.
  3. To promote cultural activities.
  4. To provide employment opportunities.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Gram Panchayat in the promotion of healthcare in the village?

  1. To establish and maintain primary health centers.
  2. To provide free medicines to the poor and needy.
  3. To organize health camps.
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a power of a Gram Panchayat?

  1. To make bye-laws for the regulation of the village.
  2. To impose fines for violation of bye-laws.
  3. To collect taxes from villagers.
  4. To acquire and hold property.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Gram Panchayat in the promotion of agriculture in the village?

  1. To provide seeds and fertilizers to farmers.
  2. To provide irrigation facilities.
  3. To organize farmers' training programs.
  4. All of the above
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