Daily Olympiad: Social Science - Panchayati Raj [20260723]

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Correct: C

Panchayati Raj is a system of local self-governance in rural areas where people at the village level can participate directly in their own administration and decision-making for local development.

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Correct: B

The Gram Panchayat is the basic and lowest level of the Panchayati Raj system, working at the village or group of villages level to address local issues and implement development programs.

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Correct: B

The members of the Gram Panchayat, including the Sarpanch and Ward Members (Panchs), are elected by all adult villagers (those 18 years or older and registered voters) who are part of the Gram Sabha.

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Correct: C

The Sarpanch, also known as Pradhan in some regions, is the elected head of the Gram Panchayat. They preside over its meetings and play a crucial role in leading village development initiatives.

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Correct: C

The Gram Sabha is an assembly or meeting of all adult people (18 years or older) who live in the area covered by a Gram Panchayat. It is the most powerful body at the village level, as it elects the Gram Panchayat members and supervises their work.

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Correct: C

The Gram Sabha plays a crucial role in electing the Gram Panchayat members and ensuring that the Panchayat performs its duties responsibly and uses funds wisely. It acts as a watchdog to prevent misuse of power and corruption.

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Correct: B

A Gram Panchayat is generally elected for a term of five years. After this period, new elections are held to choose new representatives for the village.

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Correct: C

The Secretary is a government employee appointed by the state government. They are responsible for helping the Gram Panchayat with its administrative tasks, such as preparing for meetings, recording minutes, and maintaining official records.

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Correct: C

The Gram Panchayat is responsible for local development work such as providing safe drinking water, maintaining street lights, building and repairing village roads, ensuring sanitation, and managing local markets within its jurisdiction.

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Correct: C

For easier administration and representation, a village or a group of villages under a Gram Panchayat is divided into smaller electoral units called Wards. Each ward elects one Ward Member, also known as Panch.

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Correct: C

The Block Samiti, also known as Janpad Panchayat, operates at the block level. It coordinates the work of all Gram Panchayats within that block and acts as a link between the Gram Panchayats and the Zila Parishad.

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Correct: C

Gram Panchayats receive funds from various sources to carry out their developmental work. These include grants from the state government, collection of local taxes on property, shops, and sometimes market fees.

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Correct: A

The word 'Panch' literally means 'five', referring to the traditional council of five elders (Panchayat) who would historically resolve disputes and govern villages. In modern Panchayati Raj, it refers to the elected ward members.

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Correct: C

The Gram Sabha is a powerful body. One of its key functions is to review and approve the annual budget and development plans proposed by the Gram Panchayat. It also ensures transparency and accountability by overseeing the Panchayat's work.

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Correct: D

The Secretary of the Gram Panchayat is a government employee, appointed by the state government, not elected by the villagers. This ensures continuity in administration and provides a link between the Gram Panchayat and the government.