36 Questions
What is the primary goal of the nyaya panchayat?
To provide justice, cheaply and quickly
What kind of cases does the nyaya panchayat handle?
Petty civil and criminal cases
What can the nyaya panchayat impose on the guilty party?
Small fines, but no imprisonment
What is the role of the gram panchayat in the village?
To perform administrative, social, economic, and judicial functions
What is the benefit of the gram panchayat in the village?
All of the above
Why do village panchayats need to work together with other villages?
To handle problems that are too difficult for one village to solve
What is the relationship between the gram panchayat and the block samitis?
The gram panchayats are grouped together to form a block samiti or panchayat samiti
What is the ultimate goal of the gram panchayat and the block samitis?
To form the basis of the panchayati raj system
What is the primary function of a Block Samiti?
To supervise the working of village panchayats in that block
What is the role of a Zila Parishad in the Panchayati Raj system?
To head the panchayati raj system at the district level
What is the main objective of the Panchayati Raj system?
To encourage democratic awareness in the villages
Which of the following is a function of a Block Samiti?
To prepare the community development programme for its area
What is the role of a Zila Parishad in relations to the block samitis?
To supervise the working of the block samitis
What is the outcome of the Panchayati Raj system?
Encouragement of democratic awareness and cooperation
What does a Block Samiti do for village panchayats?
Provides financial assistance to them
What is the number of villages typically looked after by a panchayat samiti?
100
What is the role of the Zila Parishad in relation to block samitis?
It supervises the working of block samitis
What is one of the welfare functions of a Block Samiti?
Supply of drinking water
What is the outcome of the Panchayati Raj system?
Encouragement of democratic awareness
What is a function of a Block Samiti in relation to community development?
Preparing community development programmes
What is a function of the Zila Parishad in relation to education?
Building and maintaining primary and secondary schools
What is a function of the Zila Parishad in relation to agriculture?
Monitoring agricultural production snd undertakes minor irrigation projects
What is the relationship between the Zila Parishad and the state government?
The Zila Parishad advises the state government on working of panchayati raj
What is the main advantage of the nyaya panchayat's decision-making process?
It ensures quick and cheap justice for the villagers.
What is the ultimate goal of the gram panchayat's participation in the governance of the country?
To promote mutual help and cooperation among villagers.
What is the main limitation of the village panchayat's capabilities?
It is unable to solve certain problems that require cooperation with other villages.
What is the role of the gram panchayat in the development of young people?
It trains them to become good leaders.
What is the outcome of the gram panchayat's administrative, social, economic, and judicial functions?
Villagers become more responsible and self-sufficient.
Several villages are grouped together to form a ______ and village panchayats are grouped to form a block samiti or panchayat samiti.
block
A panchayat samiti usually looks after the needs of a hundred ______.
villages
Block Samiti prepares the community development programme for its area, in various fields such as ______, distribution of seeds, fertilizers, education and health facilities.
irrigation
The zila parishad or ______ board heads the panchayati raj system.
district
Zila parishad monitors the ______ production of that area and undertakes minor irrigation projects.
agricultural
Match the following levels of the Panchayati Raj system with their respective roles:
Village Panchayat = Handles local village affairs Block Samiti = Supervises village panchayats and manages block development Zila Parishad = Heads the Panchayati Raj system and advises the state government Gram Panchayat = Provides education and health facilities to villages
Match the following functions with the respective entities:
Approves budgets of block samitis = Zila Parishad Prepares community development programmes = Block Samiti Provides financial assistance to village panchayats = Block Samiti Monitors agricultural production = Zila Parishad
Match the following concepts with their respective descriptions:
Block = A level of the Panchayati Raj system that groups several villages together Panchayat Samiti = A body that supervises village panchayats and manages block development Zila Parishad = A district-level entity that heads the Panchayati Raj system Community Development Programme = A programme that focuses on irrigation, education, and health facilities
Study Notes
Functions of Nyaya Panchayat
- Tries petty civil and criminal cases
- Rival groups explain their cases to the members of the panchayat
- Imposes small fines, but cannot send people to jail
- Main purpose is to provide justice, cheaply and quickly
- Appeals can be made to the district court or high court if dissatisfied
Importance of Gram Panchayat
- Assists villagers in dealing with day-to-day problems
- Performs administrative, social, economic, and judicial functions
- Ensures participation of villagers in developing their community
- Trains young people to become good leaders
- Makes villagers more responsible and self-sufficient
- Encourages mutual help and cooperation to solve problems
- Forms the basis of the panchayati raj system
Block Samitis
- Formed by grouping several villages together
- Village panchayats are grouped together to form a block samiti or panchayat samiti
- Looks after the needs of around a hundred villages
- Functions include supervising village panchayats, arranging funds, and preparing community development programs
Functions of Block Samiti
- Supervises the working of village panchayats in the block
- Arranges funds from the government for block development programs
- Prepares community development programs in various fields like irrigation, education, and health facilities
Zila Parishads
- Heads the panchayati raj system at the district level
- Functions include supervising block samitis and panchayats, advising the state government, and approving budgets
Functions of Zila Parishad
- Supervises the working of block samitis and panchayats
- Advises the state government on the working of the panchayati raj system
- Approves the budget of block samitis and distributes funds
- Supervises community development projects and central government projects
- Monitors agricultural production and undertakes minor irrigation projects
- Builds, maintains, and inspects primary and secondary schools, hospitals, and dispensaries
- Establishes and maintains cooperatives, promotes industries and art and craft
Functions of Nyaya Panchayat
- Tries petty civil and criminal cases
- Rival groups explain their cases to the members of the panchayat
- Imposes small fines, but cannot send people to jail
- Main purpose is to provide justice, cheaply and quickly
- Appeals can be made to the district court or high court if dissatisfied
Importance of Gram Panchayat
- Assists villagers in dealing with day-to-day problems
- Performs administrative, social, economic, and judicial functions
- Ensures participation of villagers in developing their community
- Trains young people to become good leaders
- Makes villagers more responsible and self-sufficient
- Encourages mutual help and cooperation to solve problems
- Forms the basis of the panchayati raj system
Block Samitis
- Formed by grouping several villages together
- Village panchayats are grouped together to form a block samiti or panchayat samiti
- Looks after the needs of around a hundred villages
- Functions include supervising village panchayats, arranging funds, and preparing community development programs
Functions of Block Samiti
- Supervises the working of village panchayats in the block
- Arranges funds from the government for block development programs
- Prepares community development programs in various fields like irrigation, education, and health facilities
Zila Parishads
- Heads the panchayati raj system at the district level
- Functions include supervising block samitis and panchayats, advising the state government, and approving budgets
Functions of Zila Parishad
- Supervises the working of block samitis and panchayats
- Advises the state government on the working of the panchayati raj system
- Approves the budget of block samitis and distributes funds
- Supervises community development projects and central government projects
- Monitors agricultural production and undertakes minor irrigation projects
- Builds, maintains, and inspects primary and secondary schools, hospitals, and dispensaries
- Establishes and maintains cooperatives, promotes industries and art and craft
Nyaya Panchayat
- Tries petty civil and criminal cases
- Members of the panchayat help settle disputes among rival groups
- Can only impose small fines, cannot send people to jail
- Main purpose is to provide justice quickly and cheaply
- Dissatisfied parties can appeal to the district court or high court
Gram Panchayat
- Assists villagers with day-to-day problems
- Performs administrative, social, economic, and judicial functions
- Ensures villager participation in developing their community
- Trains young people to become good leaders
- Makes villagers more responsible and self-sufficient
- Encourages mutual help and cooperation to solve problems
Block Samiti
- Formed by grouping several village panchayats together
- Supervises the working of village panchayats in the block
- Arranges funds from the government for block development programmes
- Prepares community development programmes for its area, including irrigation, education, and health facilities
Zila Parishad
- Heads the panchayati raj system at the district level
- Supervises the working of block samitis and panchayats in the district
- Advises the state government on the working of the panchayati raj system
- Approves the budget of block samitis and distributes funds among them
- Supervises community development projects and central government projects
- Monitors agricultural production and undertakes minor irrigation projects
- Builds, maintains, and inspects primary and secondary schools, hospitals, and health centres
- Establishes and maintains cooperatives and promotes industries and art and craft
Nyaya Panchayat
- Tries petty civil and criminal cases
- Members of the panchayat help settle disputes among rival groups
- Can only impose small fines, cannot send people to jail
- Main purpose is to provide justice quickly and cheaply
- Dissatisfied parties can appeal to the district court or high court
Gram Panchayat
- Assists villagers with day-to-day problems
- Performs administrative, social, economic, and judicial functions
- Ensures villager participation in developing their community
- Trains young people to become good leaders
- Makes villagers more responsible and self-sufficient
- Encourages mutual help and cooperation to solve problems
Block Samiti
- Formed by grouping several village panchayats together
- Supervises the working of village panchayats in the block
- Arranges funds from the government for block development programmes
- Prepares community development programmes for its area, including irrigation, education, and health facilities
Zila Parishad
- Heads the panchayati raj system at the district level
- Supervises the working of block samitis and panchayats in the district
- Advises the state government on the working of the panchayati raj system
- Approves the budget of block samitis and distributes funds among them
- Supervises community development projects and central government projects
- Monitors agricultural production and undertakes minor irrigation projects
- Builds, maintains, and inspects primary and secondary schools, hospitals, and health centres
- Establishes and maintains cooperatives and promotes industries and art and craft
Functions and characteristics of Nyaya Panchayat, a local self-governing body that resolves petty civil and criminal cases, provides justice quickly and cheaply, and its limitations.
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