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Question 61 Mark
Who approves the list of people below the poverty line in villages?
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Gram Sabha finalizes and approves the list of the people below the poverty line in rural areas.
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Question 71 Mark
What do you mean by Gram Sabha?
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A meeting of all adults who live in the area covered by a Panchayat.
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Question 101 Mark
Two village Panchs were awarded the Nirmal Gram Puruskar in 2005. To which state did they belong?
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Maharashtra.
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Question 111 Mark
What is the 'Panchyati Raj system'?
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A process through which people participate in their government.
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Question 121 Mark
What is Watershed development in a village?
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The way of conserving water and refilling it in a village.
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Question 141 Mark
Name the three level of the Panchayat Raj System.
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Gram Sabha at the village level, Samiti or Janpad Panchayat at block level and the the District Panchayat or the Zila Parishad at the district level.
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Question 171 Mark
Who is responsible for keeping a record of the Gram Panchayat and the Gram Sabha?
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The secretary of the Gram Panchayat.
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Question 211 Mark
What is the link between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?
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The elected members serve as the link between the Gram Sabha and the Gram Panchayat.
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Question 231 Mark
Describe the formation of a Panchayat.
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Each village Panchayat is divided into wards i.e division into smaller areas. Citizens of each ward elect a representative who is known as the Ward Member or Panch. All the ward members together make a Panchayat.
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Question 251 Mark
What is Gram Sabha?
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Gram Sabha is organised in every village. Every adult citizen who is 18 years and above is a member of Gram Sabha. It can meet anytime to solve a problem.
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Question 261 Mark
What is the main thought behind Panchayati Raj system?
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The idea of Panchayati Raj system is to provide more and more space for people to participate and raise their voices.
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Question 271 Mark
Do all states have similar Panchayat system?
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No, each state in the country has its own laws with regard to the Panchayat.
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Question 281 Mark
Who is responsible for calling meeting of the Gram Sabha and keeping the records of the proceedings?
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Panchayat Secretary.
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Question 291 Mark
Who approves the work of the Gram Panchayat?
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The work of the Gram Panchayat has to be approved by the Gram Sabha.
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Question 301 Mark
What is the main work of the Gram Panchayat?
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Its main task is to implement development programmes for all villages that come under it.
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Question 311 Mark
Who is Secretary?
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Each Panchayat has a Secretary appointed by government and works with the Gram Sabha.
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Question 331 Mark
What do you understand about the Panchayat President?
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The Gram Sabha members elect a Sarpanch who is also called Panchayat President.
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Question 361 Mark
How many villages can be included in the Gram Sabha?
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The Gram Sabha could be only one village or a few villages.
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Question 371 Mark
What are the functions of the Zila Parishad?
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The Zila Parishad makes development plan at district level. It also provides funds for makins roads, parks, streets, street lights etc.
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Question 381 Mark
Ask your teacher to invite any of the elected persons such as the Panch, Sarpanch (Panchayat President), or member of the Janpad or Zila Panchayat and interview them on their work and the projects undertaken by them.
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Do this exercise with the help of your subject teacher.
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[1 Mark Questions] - Social Science STD 6 Questions - Vidyadip