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

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  1. Members of the Gram Sabha

  2. Zila Parishad

  3. Ward Member

  4. Gram Sabha

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Correct Option: D
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.

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 ________________.

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  1. 18 years or more

  2. 20 years or more

  3. 22 years or more

  4. 25 years.

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Correct Option: A
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.

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Which one is not the source of funds for the Panchayat?

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  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.

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Correct Option: C
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

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

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  1. Gram Sabha

  2. Nagar Panchayat

  3. Nagar Palika

  4. State Assembly

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

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

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  1. First level of democratic government

  2. Second level of democratic government

  3. Third level of democratic government

  4. Fourth level of democratic government

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Correct Option: A
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.

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

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  1. Electricity

  2. Unemployment

  3. Water shortages

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
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.

The Gram Panchayat is elected for ________ years.

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  1. Four

  2. Five

  3. Six

  4. Ten

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Gram Panchayat is elected for five years.

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

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
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.

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.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
The Secretary of the Gram Sabha is an elected person.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Every Gram Panchayat has a secretary who is also the secretary of the Gram Sabha.

This person is not an elected person but appointed by the Government.