Grassroots Democracy part-2

What is the main message of the chapter "Grassroots Democracy — Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas"?

1. Rural governance depends only on higher authorities.
2. Democratic participation through the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat helps villages develop and solve local problems.
3. Citizens have no role in village development.
4. Elections are unnecessary in villages.

Which value is most important for Panchayat leaders?

1. Honesty and responsibility
2. Selfishness
3. Carelessness
4. Partiality

What is one responsibility of villagers?

1. Protect public property and cooperate in development activities.
2. Damage roads and buildings.
3. Ignore local meetings.
4. Refuse to follow rules.

Why is transparency important in the functioning of the Gram Panchayat?

1. It builds trust between citizens and representatives.
2. It prevents public participation.
3. It encourages secrecy.
4. It increases corruption.

Which government scheme is often implemented through the Gram Panchayat?

1. Rural development and welfare schemes
2. Space missions
3. International trade agreements
4. Foreign tourism campaigns

What should villagers do to strengthen local democracy?

1. Ignore Panchayat meetings.
2. Participate actively in Gram Sabha meetings and elections.
3. Damage public property.
4. Avoid voting.

Which democratic principle is strengthened by the Gram Sabha?

1. Public participation
2. Monopoly
3. Dictatorship
4. Secrecy

What is the main purpose of local self-government in villages?

1. To manage only national issues
2. To solve local problems efficiently
3. To conduct foreign policy
4. To supervise private companies

Which public service is commonly managed by the Gram Panchayat?

1. Space research
2. Drinking water supply
3. International airports
4. Railway headquarters

Why are Gram Sabha meetings important?

1. They allow citizens to participate in decision-making.
2. They are held only for entertainment.
3. They replace elections.
4. They are attended only by government officers.

Who is the head of the Gram Panchayat?

1. Chief Minister
2. Sarpanch
3. Governor
4. District Judge

How are Gram Panchayat members selected?

1. They are appointed by judges.
2. They are elected by the villagers.
3. They inherit their positions.
4. They are selected by school principals.

Who are the members of the Gram Sabha?

1. Only Panchayat members
2. All adult citizens of the village whose names are on the voters' list
3. Teachers only
4. Government officers only

What is the local self-government institution in rural areas called?

1. Municipal Corporation
2. Gram Panchayat
3. Parliament
4. High Court