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Political ScienceClass 6All

When was the first BPL made in India? What was the criterion for making the BPL list?

Ans: The first Below Poverty Line was made in the Rajya Sabha on December, 21, 1978 by the then Prime Minister. BPL was based on the rupee value of a specified nutritional requirement. The cost of the grain that fulfils this nutritional standard was calculated. This cost was the poverty line.

Political ScienceClass 6All

What problems are discussed in the meeting of the Gram Sabha?

Ans: The meeting of the Gram Sabha begins with the Panchayat president. The members of the Gram Panchayat present a plan on repairing the road that connects the village to the main highway. They also discuss about the water and water shortages. Finally, they discuss about the finalisation of the BPL list, which has to be approved by the Gram Sabha.

Political ScienceClass 6All

Explain the relation between the Gram Panchayat and Gram Sabha?

Ans: The work of the Gram Panchayat has to be approved by the Gram Sabha. In some states, Gram Sabha forms committees like construction and development committees. The members are from the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat. They work together to carry out specific tasks.

Political ScienceClass 6All

What problem did the villagers in Hardas village face? What did they do to solve this problem?

Ans: The villagers in Hardas village were facing the water problems. The problem was discussed in the Gram Sabha meeting and a conclusion was arrived at; thus, watershed development programme came into operation. Soon it was completed and the villagers took a sigh of relief.

Political ScienceClass 6All

What are the main functions of the village Panchayat?

Ans: The main functions of the village Panchayat are construction and repairs of village roads, arrangement of street lightening, maintenance of public wells, tanks and supply of drinking water, cleaning of streets and sanitation. Other works include maintenance of public places, collection of rents etc.

Political ScienceClass 6All

Discuss the meeting of the Gram Sabha?

Ans: The Gram Sabha meets atleast twice a year; one meeting is held after the ‘Khariff’ season and second meeting held after ‘rabi’ season. The Gram Pradhan has a right to call special meeting of the Gram Sabha. The Quorum of the Gram Sabha meeting is one fifth of the total member of the Gram Sabha.

Political ScienceClass 6All

Mention the various sources of income of the Village Panchayat.

Ans: The main sources of income of the village Panchayat are the collection of taxes on houses, market places etc. Government scheme funds received through various departments of the government through the Janpad and Zila Panchayats, donations for community works etc.

Political ScienceClass 6All

Describe the importance of the local government?

Ans: The local government develops the feeling of self reliance among the local people. It develops initiative and spirit of cooperation. It trains local people in running the Central and the State administration. It finishes the local work with speed and with minimum expenditure.

Political ScienceClass 6All

Explain the function of the Zila Parishad.

Ans: The main function of the Zila Parishad is to coordinate all the activities of the Panchayati Raj. It gives advice to the State government on the work of the Panchayats and the Samitis. It prepares a plan for its district development.

Political ScienceClass 6All

What are the duties of a District Commissioner?

Ans: The District Commissioner is also called the collector or District Officer. He is the representative of the state Government. He looks after the district administration. It is his duty to coordinate the work of the government officers of the district.

Political ScienceClass 6All

What are the functions of the Gram Sabha?

Ans: The Gram Sabha is the key factor in making the Gram Panchayat a responsible local body. It prevents the village Panchayat from doing wrong things like misusing money. It plays an important role in keeping an eye on the elected members.

Political ScienceClass 6All

Who is a Sarpanch?

Ans: All the members of the Gram Sabha elect a Sarpanch who is the Panchayat President. Seats for Sarpanch are reserved for women who belong to scheduled caste and scheduled tribes. He presides over the meetings of the Panchayat.

Political ScienceClass 6All

How is the village Panchayat formed?

Ans: The member of the Gram Panchayat elects the member of the village Panchayat through secret ballots. The number of elected member of a village Panchayat varies from seven to thirty one depending upon the population of the village.

Political ScienceClass 6All

What are functions of the three institution of the Panchayati Raj?

Ans: The Village Panchayat works at the Village level, the Block Samiti works at the Block level and the Zila Parishad works at the Zila or District level.

Political ScienceClass 6All

Name the award that was given to the village Panch of Maharashtra?

Ans: The two village Panchs from Maharashtra who were awarded the Nirmal Gram Purushkar in 2005 for the excellent work done by them in the Panchayat.

Political ScienceClass 6All

What are the three institutions of the Panchayati Raj?

Ans: The three institutions of the Panchayati Raj are the village Panchayat, Block Samiti and the Zila Parishad.

Political ScienceClass 6All

Define the term ‘Panchayati Raj’.

Ans: Panchayati Raj is the system of local self government by the villagers in India.

Political ScienceClass 6All

What are sources of income of the village Panchayat?

Ans: The Sources of income of the village Panchayat are the collection of taxes on houses and from market places.

Political ScienceClass 6All

Who is a District Commissioner?

Ans: The District Commissioner is an officer who looks after the district administration.

Political ScienceClass 6All

Which body has been organised in the village for providing civil amenities for public welfare?

Ans: Village Panchayat have been organised in the village for providing civil amenities for public welfare.

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