6th CBSE Notes On Panchayati Raj

  Grade : VI 

POLITICS  CHAPTER : 5 

 PANCHAYAT RAJ 

Question And Answers

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

 SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 

Que : What are the three levels of the Panchayat Raj System? 

Answer :

The three levels of the Panchayati Raj System are the 

1. Gram Panchayat at the village level, 
2. The Panchayat Samiti at the block level, 
3. The Zila Parishad at the district level.

Que : Should all members attend the Gram Sabha meetings? Why? 

Answer :

1.  Yes, all adults should attend the Gram Sabha meeting because :
2. To evaluate the previous works of the panchayat 
3. To discuss the proposed work for the next year. 
4. To know about the government schemes to be implemented in the village. 
5. The people who fail to attend the meeting might be deprived of 
6. The active participation of the villagers is important for the successful functioning of the Panchayati Raj System.

Que : Who are ward Panchs? 

Answer :

1. Every Village Panchayat is divided into small areas known as wards. People in each ward elect a representative known as Ward Panch.

Que : What is the difference between Sarpanch and the Panchayat Secretary? 

Answer :

1.  The Sarpanch is elected by the people of the village whereas the Panchayat Secretary is appointed by the government.

Que : What are the functions of Panchayat Secretary? 

Answer :

1. The Panchayat Secretary is responsible for calling the meetings of the Gram Sabha and the Gram Panchayat and keeping a record of the proceedings.

LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

Que : What is the difference between Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat? 

Answer :

Following are the differences between the Gram Sabha and the Gram Panchayat.

1. All adult members are the members of the Gram Sabha, who elect the members of the Gram Panchayat.
2. The Gram Sabha’s responsibility is to evaluate the functioning of the Gram Panchayat, 
3. The main function of the Gram Panchayat is to implement developmental programmes for villages.

Que : Write about the composition of the Gram Panchayat? 

Answer :

1. Every Village Panchayat is divided into small areas known as wards. 
2. People in each ward elect a representative, known as a ward member (Panch).
3. Anyone above the age of 21 is eligible to contest elections for the Ward Panch. 
4. The president of the Panchayat is known as Sarpanch. 
5. The Sarpanch of a village is elected by all members of the Gram Sabha. 
6. The Ward Panchs and the Sarpanch constitute the Gram Panchayat, which is accountable to the Gram Sabha. 
7. The Gram Panchayat is elected for five years. 
8. One-third of the seats in the panchayat elections are reserved for women, 
9. Some seats are also reserved for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. 
10. The Gram Panchayat and Gram Sabha has a secretary, who is appointed by the government. 

Que : What is the role of Gram Panchayat in Village administration? 

Answer :

The main function of the Gram Panchayat is to implement developmental programmes for villages. 

The Gram Panchayat performs the following administrative functions.

1. Construction and maintenance of wells, drains, tanks, roads, bridges, etc.
2. Provision of street lighting
3. Supply of clean drinking water
4. Registration of births, deaths and marriages
5. Finalising the list of families below the poverty line
6. Provision for health facilities by setting up primary healthcare centres and dispensaries
7. Maintenance of public hygiene and sanitation of the village
8. Regulation of village markets and fairs
9. Promotion of social and cultural activities
10. Provision for education facilities, including primary and secondary schools
11. Execution of government schemes in villages.

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