Panchayat Samiti Quiz
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Panchayat Samiti Quiz

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True or false: The panchayat samiti is also known as the 'panchayat of panchayats' in India.

True

True or false: The 73rd Amendment defines the levels of panchayati raj institution as base level, intermediate level, and top level.

False

True or false: Panchayat samiti is a rural local government body at the district level in India.

False

True or false: The panchayat samiti serves as the link between the gram panchayat and the zila parishad in India.

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

True or false: In Kerala, the panchayat samiti is known as the 'Block Panchayat.'

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

What is the etymological origin of the word 'geography'?

<p>From the Greek words 'Geo' (The Earth) and 'Graphien' (to describe)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?

<p>Studying the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of geography as a discipline?

<p>It seeks an understanding of Earth and its human and natural complexities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Greek scholar credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?

<p>Eratosthenes (276–194 BC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of geography in the field of planetary science?

<p>Many concepts of geography can be applied more broadly to other celestial bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the etymological meaning of the term 'geography'?

<p>The Earth description</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of geography as a field of science?

<p>Understanding how Earth's features have changed and come to be</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the first recorded use of the word 'geography'?

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

What does geography serve as, according to the text?

<p>A bridge between natural science and social science disciplines</p> Signup and view all the answers

When do the concepts of geography date back to?

<p>The 9th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

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