Panchayat Raj System Overview

False (B)

33%

<p>professional tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tax levied on houses = Collection from residential property Grants from the state = Financial aid from the government Professional tax = Tax on individual professions Animal trade taxes = Tax on livestock transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have formed federations of elected women representatives. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Child marriages</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, District Panchayat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Sarpanch</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Gram Sabha = Elects members of the Gram Panchayat Sarpanch = Leads the Gram Panchayat meetings Panchayat Samiti = Operates at the block level Nyaya Panchayat = Resolves minor local disputes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Members of the Gram Sabha (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>It allows for public participation in decision-making and elects Panchayat members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A three-tier system of decentralized governance with Gram Panchayats at the village level, Panchayat Samiti/Janpad Panchayat at the block level, and District Panchayat/Zila Parishad at the district level.

The basic unit of the Panchayati Raj system, responsible for village-level governance.

A meeting of all adult residents of a village, where they discuss and decide on local matters.

The head of the Gram Panchayat, elected by its members.

The government ministry responsible for overseeing the Panchayati Raj system.

The Nyaya Panchayat handles minor cases locally, providing quick and inexpensive dispute resolution.

The Constitution mandates 33% reservation for women in panchayat positions, with a proposal for 50% being considered.

The Panchayati Raj system empowers the rural communities to participate in decision-making and address their local needs.

The Gram Sabha is a village assembly comprising all adult residents. It elects members of the Gram Panchayat, the village council, which manages local affairs. The Gram Sabha has oversight over the Gram Panchayat and can recall its members. Think of it as the "village parliament" and the Gram Panchayat as the "village government".

The Gram Panchayat derives its income from village taxes - like property taxes - and grants from the state and Zila Parishad (district council). These funds support development work in the village.

The Gram Sabha is responsible for electing the members of the Gram Panchayat, ensuring transparency and accountability. They can also recall members if they are not performing their duties properly. It's like a check and balance within the village governance.

The Gram Panchayat is responsible for a number of essential functions within the village. This includes tasks related to public health, education, social justice, infrastructure, record keeping, and implementing government schemes.

Representation in the Panchayat was mandated by the Indian Constitution to ensure women's participation and empowerment in local governance. It aims to provide a voice to women in decision-making and address issues specific to their needs.

The constitution mandates a minimum of 33% reservation for women in panchayats, and the central government has further encouraged 50%. This has enabled women to take on leadership roles and address local issues effectively.

Women's participation in panchayats has not only given them leadership roles but also led to the formation of women's federations, strengthening their collective voice on social issues like stopping child marriage and ensuring girl's education.