Class 6 Social Science Civics Chapter 5 Panchayati Raj Questions and Answers

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LRNR Classes Class 6 Social Science Civics Chapter 5 Panchayati Raj

   MCQ Type Questions

1.    Who is the head of a Gram Panchayat?

a)       President          b) Sarpanch     c) Prime Minister          d) Chief Minister

2.    What is the minimum age requirement to contest elections for the post of Sarpanch?

a)       18 years            b) 21 years       c) 25 years                    d) 30 years

3.                   What is the highest tier of Panchayati Raj institutions at the district level called?

a) Zila Parishad           b) Panchayat Samiti      c) Gram Sabha d) Mandal Panchayat

4.       What is the primary function of a Gram Panchayat?

a)       Enforcing national laws                                           b) Collecting income tax

c) Providing local governance and basic amenities      d) Conducting state-level elections

5.       What is the purpose of holding Gram Sabha meetings?

a)       To discuss international affairs       

b)      To conduct cultural events

c)       To approve development plans and discuss village issues

d)      To organize sports tournaments

6.       What is the term used for the village assembly consisting of all adult members in a village?

a) Gram Sabha            b) Gram Panchayat       c) Panchayat Samiti      d) Zila Parishad

7.       Which level of the Panchayati Raj system oversees the functioning of multiple Gram Panchayats within a block?

a) Zila Parishad                         b) Panchayat Samiti   

c) Gram Sabha                         d) Village Development Committee

8.       What is the main purpose of the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India?

a) To establish a federal structure          

b) To provide reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions

c) To abolish Panchayati Raj institutions

d) To implement a presidential form of government

9.       What percentage of seats are reserved for women in Panchayati Raj institutions according to the 73rd Amendment?

a) 33%             b) 50%             c) 25%             d) 75%

10.   Which Panchayati Raj institution is responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of the Gram Panchayats in a district?

a) Gram Sabha                          b) Panchayat Samiti

c) Zila Parishad                       d) Village Council

11.   The members of the Gram Sabha must be adults. It means they must be of
(a) 18 years or more                      (b) 20 years or more
(c) 22 years or more                        (d) 25 years.

12.   The people of Hardas village are facing the problem of…………..
(a) Electricity                                 (b) Unemployment
(c) Water shortages                       (d) None of the above.

13.   The work of the Gram Panchayat has to be approved by the …………..
(a) Members of the Gram Sabha   (b) Zila Parishad          

(c) Ward Member                           (d) Gram Sabha

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What is Panchayati Raj?

Answer: Panchayati Raj refers to the system of local self-government in rural areas of India. It involves the establishment of elected local bodies at the village, intermediate, and district levels.

Q2: Name the three levels of Panchayati Raj institutions.

Answer: The three levels are Gram Panchayat at the village level, Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level, and Zila Parishad at the district level.

Q3: Who heads the Gram Panchayat?

Answer: The Gram Panchayat is headed by the Sarpanch, who is elected by the members of the Gram Sabha.

Q4: What is the role of the Gram Sabha in a village Panchayat?

Answer: The Gram Sabha is a meeting of all adult members in a village. Its role includes approving development plans, discussing issues related to the village, and overseeing the functioning of the Gram Panchayat.

Q5: List any three functions of a Gram Panchayat.

Answer: Functions of a Gram Panchayat include providing basic amenities like water supply, sanitation, street lighting, maintaining village records, implementing government schemes, etc.

Q6: Explain the importance of Panchayati Raj institutions in local governance.

Answer: Panchayati Raj institutions empower local communities to participate in decision-making, implement development programs, and address local issues effectively, promoting democracy at the grassroots level.

Q7: How are members of the Gram Panchayat elected?

Answer: Members of the Gram Panchayat are elected through direct elections by the residents of the village who are eligible voters.

Q8: What is the significance of women's participation in Panchayati Raj institutions?

Answer: Women's participation ensures gender equality and representation in decision-making processes, leading to inclusive and holistic development in rural areas.

Q9: Describe any two powers of the Panchayat Samiti.

Answer: Panchayat Samiti has powers related to approving development plans for the blocks, supervising the work of the Gram Panchayats, and coordinating various development activities in the block.

Q10: What measures have been taken to ensure the representation of marginalized communities in Panchayati Raj institutions?

Answer: Reservations of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and other backward classes have been implemented to ensure their representation in these institutions.

Q11: Explain the role of Zila Parishad in the Panchayati Raj system.

Answer: Zila Parishad supervises and coordinates the functioning of Panchayat Samitis, allocates resources for development, and oversees various developmental activities in the district.

Q12: Discuss the significance of decentralization in Panchayati Raj.

Answer: Decentralization ensures that decision-making and administration are brought closer to the people, allowing for better understanding and resolution of local issues.

Exercise Questions and Answers

1. What problem did the villagers in Hardas village face? What did they do to solve this problem?
Ans: The villagers in Hardas village faced the problem of drinking water shortage. Women had to walk 3 km to get the water from the Suru River. They were planning to go ahead with watershed development.

They did the following tasks to solve this problem:

·         They deepened the two hand pumps.

·         They cleaned one well.

·         They sought information about the scheme of watershed development from the Block Development Officer.

2. What in your opinion, is the importance of the Gram Sabha? Do you think all members should attend Gram Sabha meetings? Why?
Ans: The Gram Sabha is the most important body of the Panchayati Raj System. It is responsible for planning out the strategies for the development of the village, implementation of the ruling provisions. It also looks after the basic amenities of village people. It is also the custodian of the public property of the village.

Education, Law and Order, Primary Health Services are some of the other responsibilities of the Gram Sabha. It also checks the wrong decisions taken by the Gram Panchayat. It keeps an eye on the elected representative and in making them responsible to the persons who elected them.

It is important for all members to attend Gram Sabha meetings because it is the only way to participate in the proceedings of various plans discussed in the meetings. This is the classic example of Direct Democracy. The members of Gram Sabha represent different areas. So, it is important for them to put their local problems and development programmes in the meetings. If they remain absent from the meetings, their interests may be overlooked.

3. What is the link between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?
Ans:

·         Gram Sabha works over several Gram Panchayats.

·         Gram Panchayats are members of Gram Sabha.

·         Gram Sabha controls and approves the spending of money received from the government.

4. Take an example of anyone task done by a Panchayat in your area/nearby rural area and find out the following :

1.       Why it was taken up.

2.       Where the money comes from.

3.       Whether or not the work has been completed.

Ans:

1.       Our Panchayat recently undertook the task of building a Community Hall. It was necessary because there was no such common place where people could gather at a time. It was difficult to hold a general meeting, organize a general function, etc.

2.       The money was collected as a contribution from the villagers and some part of it was also diverted from the Panchayat welfare fund.

3.       Yes, the work has been completed within the projected time and it is now in use.

5. What is the difference between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?
Ans:

1.       Gram Sabha consists of all the adults of a village while Gram Panchayat is elected by the members of the Gram Sabha for a period of five years.

2.       The area of Gram Sabha is the entire village whereas Gram Panchayat is divided into wards represented by Ward Councillors.

3.       Gram Sabha puts control over Gram Panchayat.

6. Read the following news item:
Nimone is a village on the Chauphula-Shirur Road. Like many others, this village has also been facing a severe water shortage for the last few months and villagers depend on tankers for all their needs. Bhagavan Mahadeo Lad (35) of this village was beaten with sticks, iron rods, and axes by a group of seven men. The incident came to light when some villagers brought a badly injured Lad to the hospital for treatment. In the FIR recorded by the police Lad said that he was attacked when he insisted that the water in the tanker must’be emptied into the storage tanks constructed as part of the water supply scheme by Nlmone Gram Panchayat so that there would be equal distribution of water. However, he alleged that the upper caste men were against this and told him that the tanker water was not meant for lower castes.
Adapted, from Indian Express, ‘ May 1, 2004

1.       Why was Bhagvan beaten?

2.        Do you think that the above is a case of discrimination? Why?

Ans:

1.       There was acute water crisis in Nimone village and the villagers had to depend on tankers for their needs. So, when the tanker came in the village, Bhagvan insisted that the water in the tanker must be emptied into the storage tanks constructed as part of the water supply scheme by Nimone Gram Panchayat so that there would be equal distribution of water. But the upper caste men were against this and therefore they beat Bhagvan to suppress his demand.

2.       Yes, the above is a case of discrimination, because the upper caste men tries to suppress the genuine demand of the lower castes. They look them down upon and ignore their existence.

 7. Find out more about watershed development and how it benefits an area?
Ans:

·         Watershed development helps in conserving water and recharging the groundwater resources.

·         Under the watershed development scheme the following tasks are performed:

·         Trees are planted,

·         Check dams and tanks Eire constructed to harvest rainwater.

·         An ample quantity of water is available both for drinking and irrigation.

·         Barren lands are turned into green meadows.

·         Arable land is reclaimed.

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LRNR Classes Class 6 Social Science Civics Chapter 5 Panchayati Raj Questions and Answers

   MCQ Type Questions

1.    Who is the head of a Gram Panchayat?

a)       President          b) Sarpanch     c) Prime Minister          d) Chief Minister

2.    What is the minimum age requirement to contest elections for the post of Sarpanch?

a)       18 years            b) 21 years       c) 25 years                    d) 30 years

3.                   What is the highest tier of Panchayati Raj institutions at the district level called?

a) Zila Parishad           b) Panchayat Samiti      c) Gram Sabha d) Mandal Panchayat

4.       What is the primary function of a Gram Panchayat?

a)       Enforcing national laws                                           b) Collecting income tax

c) Providing local governance and basic amenities      d) Conducting state-level elections

5.       What is the purpose of holding Gram Sabha meetings?

a)       To discuss international affairs       

b)      To conduct cultural events

c)       To approve development plans and discuss village issues

d)      To organize sports tournaments

6.       What is the term used for the village assembly consisting of all adult members in a village?

a) Gram Sabha            b) Gram Panchayat       c) Panchayat Samiti      d) Zila Parishad

7.       Which level of the Panchayati Raj system oversees the functioning of multiple Gram Panchayats within a block?

a) Zila Parishad                         b) Panchayat Samiti   

c) Gram Sabha                         d) Village Development Committee

8.       What is the main purpose of the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India?

a) To establish a federal structure          

b) To provide reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions

c) To abolish Panchayati Raj institutions

d) To implement a presidential form of government

9.       What percentage of seats are reserved for women in Panchayati Raj institutions according to the 73rd Amendment?

a) 33%             b) 50%             c) 25%             d) 75%

10.   Which Panchayati Raj institution is responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of the Gram Panchayats in a district?

a) Gram Sabha                          b) Panchayat Samiti

c) Zila Parishad                       d) Village Council

11.   The members of the Gram Sabha must be adults. It means they must be of
(a) 18 years or more                      (b) 20 years or more
(c) 22 years or more                        (d) 25 years.

12.   The people of Hardas village are facing the problem of…………..
(a) Electricity                                 (b) Unemployment
(c) Water shortages                       (d) None of the above.

13.   The work of the Gram Panchayat has to be approved by the …………..
(a) Members of the Gram Sabha   (b) Zila Parishad          

(c) Ward Member                           (d) Gram Sabha

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What is Panchayati Raj?

Answer: Panchayati Raj refers to the system of local self-government in rural areas of India. It involves the establishment of elected local bodies at the village, intermediate, and district levels.

Q2: Name the three levels of Panchayati Raj institutions.

Answer: The three levels are Gram Panchayat at the village level, Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level, and Zila Parishad at the district level.

Q3: Who heads the Gram Panchayat?

Answer: The Gram Panchayat is headed by the Sarpanch, who is elected by the members of the Gram Sabha.

Q4: What is the role of the Gram Sabha in a village Panchayat?

Answer: The Gram Sabha is a meeting of all adult members in a village. Its role includes approving development plans, discussing issues related to the village, and overseeing the functioning of the Gram Panchayat.

Q5: List any three functions of a Gram Panchayat.

Answer: Functions of a Gram Panchayat include providing basic amenities like water supply, sanitation, street lighting, maintaining village records, implementing government schemes, etc.

Q6: Explain the importance of Panchayati Raj institutions in local governance.

Answer: Panchayati Raj institutions empower local communities to participate in decision-making, implement development programs, and address local issues effectively, promoting democracy at the grassroots level.

Q7: How are members of the Gram Panchayat elected?

Answer: Members of the Gram Panchayat are elected through direct elections by the residents of the village who are eligible voters.

Q8: What is the significance of women's participation in Panchayati Raj institutions?

Answer: Women's participation ensures gender equality and representation in decision-making processes, leading to inclusive and holistic development in rural areas.

Q9: Describe any two powers of the Panchayat Samiti.

Answer: Panchayat Samiti has powers related to approving development plans for the blocks, supervising the work of the Gram Panchayats, and coordinating various development activities in the block.

Q10: What measures have been taken to ensure the representation of marginalized communities in Panchayati Raj institutions?

Answer: Reservations of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and other backward classes have been implemented to ensure their representation in these institutions.

Q11: Explain the role of Zila Parishad in the Panchayati Raj system.

Answer: Zila Parishad supervises and coordinates the functioning of Panchayat Samitis, allocates resources for development, and oversees various developmental activities in the district.

Q12: Discuss the significance of decentralization in Panchayati Raj.

Answer: Decentralization ensures that decision-making and administration are brought closer to the people, allowing for better understanding and resolution of local issues.

Exercise Questions and Answers

1. What problem did the villagers in Hardas village face? What did they do to solve this problem?
Ans: The villagers in Hardas village faced the problem of drinking water shortage. Women had to walk 3 km to get the water from the Suru River. They were planning to go ahead with watershed development.

They did the following tasks to solve this problem:

·         They deepened the two hand pumps.

·         They cleaned one well.

·         They sought information about the scheme of watershed development from the Block Development Officer.

2. What in your opinion, is the importance of the Gram Sabha? Do you think all members should attend Gram Sabha meetings? Why?
Ans: The Gram Sabha is the most important body of the Panchayati Raj System. It is responsible for planning out the strategies for the development of the village, implementation of the ruling provisions. It also looks after the basic amenities of village people. It is also the custodian of the public property of the village.

Education, Law and Order, Primary Health Services are some of the other responsibilities of the Gram Sabha. It also checks the wrong decisions taken by the Gram Panchayat. It keeps an eye on the elected representative and in making them responsible to the persons who elected them.

It is important for all members to attend Gram Sabha meetings because it is the only way to participate in the proceedings of various plans discussed in the meetings. This is the classic example of Direct Democracy. The members of Gram Sabha represent different areas. So, it is important for them to put their local problems and development programmes in the meetings. If they remain absent from the meetings, their interests may be overlooked.

3. What is the link between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?
Ans:

·         Gram Sabha works over several Gram Panchayats.

·         Gram Panchayats are members of Gram Sabha.

·         Gram Sabha controls and approves the spending of money received from the government.

4. Take an example of anyone task done by a Panchayat in your area/nearby rural area and find out the following :

1.       Why it was taken up.

2.       Where the money comes from.

3.       Whether or not the work has been completed.

Ans:

1.       Our Panchayat recently undertook the task of building a Community Hall. It was necessary because there was no such common place where people could gather at a time. It was difficult to hold a general meeting, organize a general function, etc.

2.       The money was collected as a contribution from the villagers and some part of it was also diverted from the Panchayat welfare fund.

3.       Yes, the work has been completed within the projected time and it is now in use.

5. What is the difference between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?
Ans:

1.       Gram Sabha consists of all the adults of a village while Gram Panchayat is elected by the members of the Gram Sabha for a period of five years.

2.       The area of Gram Sabha is the entire village whereas Gram Panchayat is divided into wards represented by Ward Councillors.

3.       Gram Sabha puts control over Gram Panchayat.

6. Read the following news item:
Nimone is a village on the Chauphula-Shirur Road. Like many others, this village has also been facing a severe water shortage for the last few months and villagers depend on tankers for all their needs. Bhagavan Mahadeo Lad (35) of this village was beaten with sticks, iron rods, and axes by a group of seven men. The incident came to light when some villagers brought a badly injured Lad to the hospital for treatment. In the FIR recorded by the police Lad said that he was attacked when he insisted that the water in the tanker must’be emptied into the storage tanks constructed as part of the water supply scheme by Nlmone Gram Panchayat so that there would be equal distribution of water. However, he alleged that the upper caste men were against this and told him that the tanker water was not meant for lower castes.
Adapted, from Indian Express, ‘ May 1, 2004

1.       Why was Bhagvan beaten?

2.        Do you think that the above is a case of discrimination? Why?

Ans:

1.       There was acute water crisis in Nimone village and the villagers had to depend on tankers for their needs. So, when the tanker came in the village, Bhagvan insisted that the water in the tanker must be emptied into the storage tanks constructed as part of the water supply scheme by Nimone Gram Panchayat so that there would be equal distribution of water. But the upper caste men were against this and therefore they beat Bhagvan to suppress his demand.

2.       Yes, the above is a case of discrimination, because the upper caste men tries to suppress the genuine demand of the lower castes. They look them down upon and ignore their existence.

 7. Find out more about watershed development and how it benefits an area?
Ans:

·         Watershed development helps in conserving water and recharging the groundwater resources.

·         Under the watershed development scheme the following tasks are performed:

·         Trees are planted,

·         Check dams and tanks Eire constructed to harvest rainwater.

·         An ample quantity of water is available both for drinking and irrigation.

·         Barren lands are turned into green meadows.

·         Arable land is reclaimed.

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