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1How many villages can be included in the Gram Sabha?, Answer:, The Gram Sabha could be only one village or a few villages., 2What is ward?, Answer:, Every village Panchayat is divided into small wards., 3Who is the Panch?, Answer:, Ward members are elected from each ward. These members are called Panch., 4What do you understand about the Panchayat President?, Answer:, The Gram Sabha members elect a Sarpanch who is also called Panchayat President., 5What is the main work of the Gram Panchayat?, Answer:, Its main task is to implement development programmes for all villages that come under it., 6Who approves the work of the Gram Panchayat?, Answer:, The work of the Gram Panchayat has to be approved by the Gram Sabha., 7Who is responsible for calling meeting of the Gram Sabha and keeping the records of the, proceedings?, Answer:, Panchayat Secretary., 8Do all states have similar Panchayat system?, Answer:, No, each state in the country has its own laws with regard to the Panchayat., 9What is the main thought behind Panchayati Raj system?, Answer:, The idea of Panchayati Raj system is to provide more and more space for people to participate, and raise their voices., 10How many levels are provisioned in the Panchayati Raj system? Give their name., Answer:, The Panchayati Raj system has three levels:, ●, ●, , One, the Gram Sabha at Gram level, Two, Block level which is called the Panchayat Samiti,

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●, , Three, the Zila Parishad, at District level, , 11What are the functions of the Zila Parishad?, Answer:, The Zila Parishad makes development plan at district level. It also provides funds for makins, roads, parks, streets, street lights etc., 12How does the Gram Sabha work?, Answer:, The Gram Sabha makes various committees for its smooth functioning. These committees, consist of the members. These members prepare work plan/ programmes and submit before the, Gram Sabha. Viable programmes/ Plans are approved by the Gram Sabha. The various, committees may be as construction committee, education committee, development committee, etc., 13What do you understand about the Panchayati Raj system?, Answer:, The Panchayati Raj system is a process through which people participate in their own, government. This is a three tier system-at Village level, at Block level and at District level The, Panchayati Raj system was adopted by the Government of India which was based on, recommendation of a committee headed by Balwant Rai Mehta. First of all Gandhiji advocated, the thoughts the Panchayati Raj system. Rajasthan was the first State who implemented this, system in the state., 14Describe a Gram Sabha., Answer:, Gram Sabha:, ●, ●, ●, ●, , Gram Sabha is the institution consisting of all adults who live in the village or villages., This could be only one village or a few villages., In some states, a village meeting is held for each village., Anyone who is 18 years old or more and who has the right to vote is a member of the, Gram Sabha., , 15Describe the composition of the Gram Panchayat., Answer:, Composition of the Gram Panchayat:, ●, ●, ●, ●, ●, , Every village Panchayat is divided into wards, i.e., smaller areas., Each ward elects a representative who is known as the Ward Member (Panch)., All the members of the Gram Sabha also elect a Sarpanch who is the Panchaya, President. ,, The Ward Panchs and the Sarpanch form the Gram Panchayat., The Gram Panchayat has a Secretary who is also the Secretary of the Gram Sabha.

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●, ●, , This person is not an elected person but is appointed by the government., He is responsible for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat. He, also keeps record of the proceedings, , 16Describe the three levels of Panchayats., Answer:, Panchayati Raj System is a process through which people participate in their own government., There are three levels of Panchayats:, ●, ●, ●, , Gram Panchayat., Block level Panchayat (Janpad Panchayat or Panchayat Samiti), District Panchayat or Zila Parishad:, , 1. Gram Panchayat: at village level, Panchayat President and ward members., 2. Block Level Panchayat (Panchayat Samiti): Numerous village Panchayats as its, members., 3. Zila Parishad :Prepares the developmental plans for the whole district. Controls the, money distributed to Block and Village Panchayats., 17Enumerate the works of Gram Panchayats? What are the sources of funds of Gram, Panchayats?, Answer:, The works of a Gram Panchayat:, The construction and maintenance of water sources, roads, drainage, school buildings and, other common property resources., Levying and collecting local taxes., Executing government schemes related to generating employment in the village., Sources of funds for the, Gram Panchayat:, Collection of taxes on houses, market places etc., Government scheme funds received through various departments of the government— through, the Janpad and Zila Panchayats., Donations for community works etc