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Multiple choice political science village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
There is no link between the Gram Sabha and the Gram Panchayat.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Villages are divided into several wards which have there own Panch (Head). Members of Gram Sabha also elect the Sarpanch who is the head of Panchayat. 
The ward Panchs and the Sarpanch from the Gram Panchayat.
Thus Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat are linked together.
Multiple choice political science village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
The work of the Gram Panchayat has to be approved by the _____________.

  1. Members of the Gram Sabha

  2. Zila Parishad

  3. Ward Member

  4. Gram Sabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gram Sabha consists of all adults living in the area covered by a particular Panchayat.

Sarpanch of the Panchayat is elected by members of Gram Sabha.
The work of Gram Panchayat is approved by members of Gram Sabha.

Multiple choice political science village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
The members of the Gram Sabha must be adults. It means they must be of ________________.

  1. 18 years or more

  2. 20 years or more

  3. 22 years or more

  4. 25 years.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Gram Sabha is a meeting of all adults who live in the area covered by a Panchayat. Anyone who is 18 years old or more and who has the right to vote is a member of the Gram Sabha.

Multiple choice political science village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
Which one is not the source of funds for the Panchayat?

  1. Collection of taxes on houses, market places etc.

  2. Donations for community works etc.

  3. Donations contributed by the villagers for village welfare works.

  4. Government scheme funds received through various departments of the government through the Janpad and Zila Panchayats.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sources of funds for the Panchayat :-

(1) Collection of taxes on houses, market place, etc.
(2) Government scheme funds received through various departments of the government- through the Janpad and Zila Panchayat.
(3) Donations for community works

Multiple choice political science village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

The Panchs and the Gram Panchayat are answerable to the ____________.

  1. Gram Sabha

  2. Nagar Panchayat

  3. Nagar Palika

  4. State Assembly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Panchs and the Gram Panchayat are answerable to the Gram Sabha.

Multiple choice political science village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given below:
The Panchayat Raj System is the _____________.

  1. First level of democratic government

  2. Second level of democratic government

  3. Third level of democratic government

  4. Fourth level of democratic government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Panchayat Raj system is the first level of democratic government. It is the lowest level which is closest to the people. It promotes grass root level democracy.

Multiple choice political science village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
The people of Hardas village are facing the problem of ______.

  1. Electricity

  2. Unemployment

  3. Water shortages

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The people of Hardas village are facing the problem of water shortage. The hand pump water has gone well below the point up to which the ground has been drilled. They hardly get water in the taps. Women have to go to the Suru River which is 3 km away to get water.

Multiple choice political science village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
The Gram Panchayat does not collect any local taxes.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gram Panchayat collects taxes houses, market places, etc.

Apart from this other sources for the income of Gram Panchayat are as follows:
  1. Government schemes funds received through the various departments of government.
  2. Donation for community work, etc.

Multiple choice political science village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
The Gram Panchayat meets regularly in order to perform its task efficiently and within given time limit.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Gram Panchayat meets regularly in order to perform its task efficiently and within given time limit.