Panchayati Raj

State two functions of the Gram Panchayat?

• Judicial functions and education
• elect members of the Gram Sabha and hold meetings twice a year

• promote cottage industries and education

• to demolish buildings and build new ones

Seats are reserved for the _________ and __________.

Panchayats usually take place under banyan trees. Draw one here based on your understanding of the lesson.

Who all are members of the Gram Sabha?

• everyone born in the village

• any Indian citizen above the age of 18

• everyone who lives in the village

• tourists who visit

• anyone who can vote

In 1993, the ____________gave the Panchayati Raj a legal status.

How many people are usually there in the gram panchayat?

• five people

• 15-18 people

• 50-60 people

• 20-30 people

Who is the Sarpanch?

• the Sarpanch is the vice president of the gram panchayat

• the sarpanch is the person who notes the time, date and duration of the meetings

• the sarpanch is the secretary officer for the development of rural areas program launched by the central government

• the sarpanch is the president of the gram panchayat

Describe the composition of the Gram Panchayat?

• 24.550% of the seats are kept for government officers to check on the development of the village and its people

• the members are elected by the gram sabha

• some seats are kept for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes

• all of the members are men

• 33% of the seats are reserved for women

What is the role of the Gram Sabha in the functioning of the Gram Panchayat?

• Giving feedback and suggestions

• Conducting judicial functions

• Executing infrastructure projects

• collect local taxes

• Execute government schemes

How often are elections held for the Gram Panchayat members?

• Every 2 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 15 years