LESSON 5 PANCHAYATI RAJ SYSTEM

Question A.1

This system enables people to run their own local government in rural areas.

a. Zila Parishad
b. Block Samiti
c. Panchayati Raj
d. Democracy
ANSWER:

The correct answer is option .

Question A.2:

Out of the total number of seats this percentage is reserved for women in the Panchayati
Raj.

a. two-third
b. half
c. three-fourth
d. one-third
ANSWER:

The correct answer is option .

Question A.3:

The work done by the Gram Panchayat and the accounts of expenditure can be reviewed
by the

a. Panchayati Raj
b. Nyaya Panchayat
c. State Election Commission
d. Gram Sabha
ANSWER:
The correct answer is option ).

Question A.4

The Gram Panchayat is headed by the

a. Gram Sabha
b. Pradhan/ Sarpanch
c. Panchayati Raj
d. Women
ANSWER:

The correct answer is option .

Question A.5:

The Nyaya Panchayat can only impose

a. fines
b. punishment
c. justice
d. none of these
ANSWER:

The correct answer is option.

Question A.6:

An important link between the Gram Panchayat and the Zila Parishad is the

a. Gram Sabha
b. Lok Sabha
c. Nyaya Panchayat
d. Block Samiti
ANSWER:
The correct answer is option

STATE WHETHER T/F

Question B.1:

The Panchayati Raj is a two-tier system.                ___________

ANSWER:

The given statement is False.

Explanation: The Panchayati Raj System is a three-tier system. Following are its three
levels:

 Village level - Gram Panchayat

 Intermediate level - Block Samiti
 District level - Zila Parishad

Question B.2
The Gram Panchayat is responsible for implementing the Community Development
Programme at the village level.             ____________
ANSWER:

The given statement is True.

Explanation: Gram Panchayat looks into the social, economic and political needs of the
village. It is responsible for implementing the community development programme at the
village level.

Question B.3

Zila Parishad is the body at the apex of the Panchayati Raj System.                ___________
ANSWER:

The given statement is True.

Explanation: Panchayati Raj System works at three levels, namely, village level,
intermediate level and district level. Zila Parishad is the apex institution in the system that
works at the district level.

Question

What is Panchayati Raj? What does it aim at?

ANSWER:
Question

During which period did the institution of Panchayats decline. Why?

ANSWER:
Question

Who is the head of the Gram Panchayat? What is she/he responsible for?
ANSWER:

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Question

Why is the Panchayati Raj system very important in a large country like ours?
ANSWER:

Write a short note on the structure of the Panchayati Raj.

ANSWER:

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Question
It is a local court and an important part of the panchayat system. Discuss the
given statement.

Answer 

Question :
Is it fair to reserve seats for women, SC's and ST's in a Gram Panchayat?
ANSWER:

Ans. The provision for reservation of seats for SCs, STs and women was introduced
because these sections of the society were prejudiced against in the past. They were not
given equal opportunities to prove their calibre so they remained isolated from the
development process. Hence,they remained lagged behind. 

So, looking at this perspective, the reservation that is provided to this section of society is
justified to an extent. This will give them opportunity to contribute to their development.
However, as society evolves, dynamic socio- economic parameters need to be applied for
extending the benefits.