Quiz on Grassroots Democracy and Local Government

What is the main focus of the chapter?

• National Government

• Local Government in Rural Areas

• Urban Government

• International Relations

What does the term ‘Panchayat’ refer to?

• A city council

• A village council

• A state assembly

• A national council

Who is the head of the Gram Panchayat?

• Patwari

• Gram Sabha

• Panchayat Secretary

• Sarpanch/Pradhan

What initiative in Maharashtra worked to eliminate child labour and child marriage?

• Children’s Parliament

• Panchayat samiti

• Bal Panchayat

• Sangkhu Radhu Khandu Gram Panchayat

The Panchayati Raj system operates at which levels?

• Village, city, and state

• City, block, and district

• Village, block, and district

• Village, district, and state

What is the main role of the Gram Panchayat?

• Planning district-level infrastructure

• Managing state-wide policies

• Overseeing block-level development

• Handling local village issues and development

Which Panchayati Raj institution connects multiple Gram Panchayats within a block?

• Village Council

• Panchayat Samiti

• Gram Panchayat

• Zila Parishad

What initiative helps children share their concerns with local governance?

• Bal Sabhas

• Panchayat Samiti

• Gram Sabha

• Zila Parishad

Who is responsible for managing land records in a Gram Panchayat?

• Gram Sabha

• Panchayat Secretary

• Patwari

• Sarpanch

What role does the Panchayat Samiti play in the local governance system?

• Conducting elections

• Implementing state laws

• Overseeing national policies

• Linking the Gram Panchayat and the Zila Parishad