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In states or Union Territories with less than two million inhabitants, how many levels of PRIs are there?
In states or Union Territories with less than two million inhabitants, how many levels of PRIs are there?
- Two levels (correct)
- Five levels
- Three levels
- Four levels
How often do elections for the members of the Panchayats at all levels take place?
How often do elections for the members of the Panchayats at all levels take place?
- Every four years
- Every six years
- Every three years
- Every five years (correct)
Which level of PRIs consists of all registered voters living in the area of a Gram Panchayat?
Which level of PRIs consists of all registered voters living in the area of a Gram Panchayat?
- Gram Panchayats (correct)
- Block Samiti
- Zila Parishad
- Mandal Parishad
Who inaugurated Panchayati at Nagaur on October 2, 1959?
Who inaugurated Panchayati at Nagaur on October 2, 1959?
What proportion of seats and chairperson posts in the Panchayats must be reserved for women?
What proportion of seats and chairperson posts in the Panchayats must be reserved for women?
Which countries have a Panchayat raj system?
Which countries have a Panchayat raj system?
What does the word 'raj' mean in Panchayat raj?
What does the word 'raj' mean in Panchayat raj?
What does the word 'panchayat' mean in Panchayat raj?
What does the word 'panchayat' mean in Panchayat raj?
Who were traditionally chosen as members of the Panchayats?
Who were traditionally chosen as members of the Panchayats?
What is the modern Panchayati Raj of India NOT to be confused with?
What is the modern Panchayati Raj of India NOT to be confused with?
Flashcards
PRIs in small regions
PRIs in small regions
Two levels of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
Panchayat election frequency
Panchayat election frequency
Every five years.
Level with all registered voters
Level with all registered voters
The Gram Sabha—all registered voters in a Gram Panchayat area.
First Panchayat Inaugurator
First Panchayat Inaugurator
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Women's reservation in Panchayats
Women's reservation in Panchayats
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Country with Panchayat raj
Country with Panchayat raj
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'Raj' meaning
'Raj' meaning
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'Panchayat' meaning
'Panchayat' meaning
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Traditional Panchayat members
Traditional Panchayat members
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What NOT to confuse it with
What NOT to confuse it with
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Study Notes
Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI)
- In states or Union Territories with less than two million inhabitants, there are two levels of PRIs.
- Elections for members of the Panchayats at all levels take place every five years.
- The Gram Sabha consists of all registered voters living in the area of a Gram Panchayat.
Indian Panchayati Raj
- Panchayati Raj was inaugurated by Rajendra Prasad on October 2, 1959, at Nagaur.
- At least one-third of seats and chairperson posts in the Panchayats are reserved for women.
Etymology and History
- 'Raj' in Panchayat raj means 'rule' or 'government'.
- 'Panchayat' means a council of five people.
- Traditionally, the elderly and wise people of the village were chosen as members of the Panchayats.
- The modern Panchayati Raj of India should not be confused with the ancient Indian village self-government system.
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