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What is the primary purpose of the Gram Sabha?
What is the primary purpose of the Gram Sabha?
- To handle important matters of the village
- To ensure villagers participate in development (correct)
- To manage petty cases
- To elect the Sarpanch
How often must the Gram Sabha meet at a minimum?
How often must the Gram Sabha meet at a minimum?
- Four times a year
- Once a year
- Monthly
- Twice a year (correct)
Who elects the members of the Gram Panchayat?
Who elects the members of the Gram Panchayat?
- The Nyaya Panchayat
- The Sarpanch
- The Gram Sabha through secret votes (correct)
- The elected members of the Nyaya Panchayat
What is the duration of the term for elected members of the Gram Panchayat?
What is the duration of the term for elected members of the Gram Panchayat?
What type of cases does the Nyaya Panchayat primarily handle?
What type of cases does the Nyaya Panchayat primarily handle?
Flashcards
What is the Gram Sabha?
What is the Gram Sabha?
The village assembly where all adults can participate in discussions and decisions about their village.
What is the Gram Panchayat?
What is the Gram Panchayat?
It's the elected governing body of the village, responsible for carrying out the decisions made by the Gram Sabha.
Who is the Sarpanch?
Who is the Sarpanch?
The head of the Gram Panchayat, elected by the villagers.
What are the Panchs?
What are the Panchs?
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What is the Nyaya Panchayat?
What is the Nyaya Panchayat?
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Study Notes
Panchayati Raj Systems
- Panchayati Raj systems have three main parts: Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat, and Nyaya Panchayat.
Gram Sabha
- It's a village assembly made up of all adult members.
- Meets at least twice a year.
- Its main purpose is to ensure villager participation in village development.
Gram Panchayat
- Members are elected by the Gram Sabha through secret ballots.
- Members serve a five-year term.
- The head of the Gram Panchayat is the Sarpanch, and other members are called Panch.
- Responsible for the social, economic, and cultural needs of the village.
Nyaya Panchayat
- Deals with petty cases and issues.
- These are cases usually not taken up by the Gram Panchayat.
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Explore the structure and functions of the Panchayati Raj systems, which includes the Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat, and Nyaya Panchayat. Understand how these components work together to promote village development and local governance in India.
