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PANCHAYATI RAJ

Q1.What problem did the villagers in Hardas village face? What did they do to solve this
problem?

Ans. The villagers in Hardas village faced water problem. The hand pump water has gone well
below the point, up to which the ground had been drilled. They hardly got any water in the taps.
Women had to walk 3 Km to get the water from the Suru river.

They solved this problem by adopting the watershed programme to conserve water.

Q2.What, in your opinion, is the importance of the Gram Sabha? Do you think all members should
attend Gram Sabha meetings? Why?

Ans. A Gram Sabha is important in the following ways:

Gram Sabha is very important as it plays an important role in the development of the villages
under it.

It keeps a check on the activities of gram panchayat and makes sure that all the funds are
utilised in the right way.

It helps to resolve all the issues and problems in the right manner and at the right time.

Yes, all members should attend the Gram Sabha meetings so that everyone can have
participation in the development programmes of the village. They can discuss the problems
faced by their areas and seek the proper solutions for them.

Q3.What is the link between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?

Ans. A Gram Sabha is a meeting of all adults who live in the area covered by a Panchayat.

Gram Sabha elects the members of the Gram Panchayat.

The Gram Panchayat has a Secretary who is also the Secretary of the Gram Sabha. This person
is not an elected person but is appointed by the government. The Secretary is responsible
for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat and keeping a record of the
proceedings.

The Gram Panchayat is answerable to the members of Gram Sabha.

Gram sabha keeps a check on the activities of members of the gram panchayat.

Q4.What is the difference between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat.


Ans. Some of the differences between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat are mentioned
below:
Gram Sabha

1. It is a meeting of all adults who live in the area covered by a panchayat.


2. It covers one or a few villages.
3.There is no provision of reservation.
4. It is a permanent body.

Gram Panchayat

1. It is divided into wards. Each ward is represented by an elected representative known as Ward
Member (Panch).
2. It is divided into wards. Each ward is represented by an elected representative known as Ward
Member (Panch).
3. A few seats are reserved for women and the people belonging to the scheduled caste and
scheduled tribes.
4. It is elected for a term of 5 years.

Q5.What do you know about watershed development and how it benefits an area?

Ans.Watershed development refers to the process of creating and implementing


plans, programs, and projects that help in the conservation, recharging and judicious use of the
water resources like, underground water, rivers, etc.

Benefits of watershed development in an area are:

(i) It makes the land fertile and supports the growth of plants and trees.

(ii) It helps in the preservation of water and its resources.

(iii) It helps in checking soil erosion.

(iv) It helps in recharging groundwater levels.

Q6. Describe the composition of Panchayat.


Ans: A Village Panchayat is divided into wards.
Each ward elects a representative who is known as the Ward Member, also called Panch.
All the members of the Gram Sabha also elect a Sarpanch who is called Panchayat President.
The Ward Panchs and the Sarpanch from the Gram Panchayat. The tenure of the Gram
Panchayat is five years.

Q7. Who is the permanent member of Gram Panchayat?


Ans.The Gram Panchayat and Gram Sabha have a common Secretary, who is a permanent
member.
He is a person whom the government appoints. Thus, he is not an elected person.
The Secretary is responsible for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat. He
also keeps records of the proceedings of the meetings.

Q8.Describe the Functions of the Gram Sabha.


Ans: The Gram Sabha performs various tasks:

It keeps control of the Gram Panchayat. It makes the Gram Panchayat play its role and be
responsible.

It is the place where all plans for the work of the Gram Panchayat are placed before the people.

The Gram Sabha prevents the Panchayat from doing wrong things which may include misusing
money or favouring certain people.

It keeps an eye on the elected representatives and in making them responsible to the persons
who elected them.

Q9.Write a brief note on the three levels of Panchayati Raj.


Ans: The Panchayati Raj System is a process through which people participate in their own
government.
The Panchayati Raj System is the first tier or level of democratic government. It extends to two
other levels.
One is the Block level, which is called the Janpad Panchayat or the Panchayat Samiti.
Above the Panchayat Samiti is the District Panchayat or the Zila Parishad.

Q10. What are the various works does by a Gram Panchayat ?

Ans: A Gram Panchayat does various works. These works include

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.

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Q1. What are the sources of funds for the Gram

Ans: The sources of funds for the Gram Panchayat are:

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.

Q2. What are the functions of the Zila Parishad?


Ans: The functions of the Zila Parishad are :

It makes developmental plans at the district level.

With the help of Panchayat Samitis, it also regulates the money distribution among all the Gram
Panchayats.

Q3. Why do Gram Sabhas in some states form committees?

Ans.In some states, Gram Sabhas from committees like construction and development
committees. These committees include some members of the Gram Sabha and some from the
Gram Panchayat who work together to carry out specific tasks.

Q4. Write a short note on the Gram Sabha.


Ans: The Gram Sabha is a meeting of all adults who live in the area covered by a Panchayat.
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 gram sabha.

VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1. Who calls the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat?
Ans: It is the Secretary who calls the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat.

2. What problems do the women of Hardas village face?


Ans: The women of Hardas village have to go to the
Suru River which is 3 km away to fetch water.

Q3. Why is Tijia in favour of some permanent solution to the problem of water shortages?

Ans: Because groundwater levels seem to be going down every year.

4.What does Anwar suggest?


Ans: Anwar suggests for watershed development programme.

5.What was the next agenda for the Gram Sabha?


Ans: The finalisation of the list of people below the poverty line (BPL).

6. Why is the Nirmal Gram Puruskar awarded and to whom?


Ans: The Nirmal Gram Puruskar is awarded to the village Panch/panchs for the excellent work
done by him/them in the Panchayat.

Q7.What is the Panchayati Raj System?


Ans: Panchayati Raj System is a process through which people participate in their own
government.

8. Why are the Panchs and the Gram Panchayat answerable to Gram Sabha?
Ans: Because the members of the Gram Sabha elect them.

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