1. What is local government?
👉 Governance at village or town level
2. What is Panchayati Raj?
👉 System of rural local governance
3. How many levels are there in Panchayati Raj?
👉 Three: Village, Block, District
4. What is the village-level Panchayat called?
👉 Gram Panchayat
5. Who heads the Gram Panchayat?
👉 Sarpanch
6. What is Gram Sabha?
👉 Assembly of all adult villagers
7. What is the function of Gram Sabha?
👉 Approves plans, monitors work
8. What is the Block-level Panchayat called?
👉 Panchayat Samiti
9. What is the District-level Panchayat called?
👉 Zila Parishad
10. How are Panchayat members chosen?
👉 Elected by villagers
11. What is the term of a Panchayat?
👉 Five years
12. Name one responsibility of a Gram Panchayat.
👉 Roads, drinking water, schools
13. How do Panchayats raise funds?
👉 Taxes, government grants, local fees
14. Name a government scheme implemented by Panchayats.
👉 MGNREGA (employment guarantee)
15. How does Panchayati Raj empower villagers?
👉 Participation in decision-making
16. What is decentralization?
👉 Transfer of power to local bodies
17. How are women represented in Panchayati Raj?
👉 Reserved seats (usually 33%)
18. How does Gram Sabha maintain transparency?
👉 Public meetings and discussions
19. Name one challenge faced by rural local government.
👉 Lack of awareness or funds
20. Why is Panchayati Raj important?
👉 Ensures local development and citizen participation
21. How do villagers participate in governance?
👉 Attending Gram Sabha, voting, monitoring projects
22. What is accountability in rural governance?
👉 Officials answer to villagers
23. How do Panchayats help poor people?
👉 Implement welfare schemes and services
24. Name a major function of Zila Parishad.
👉 Supervises development projects at district level
25. How is rural governance linked to democracy?
👉 Brings government closer to people
26. Name a key official at Panchayat Samiti level.
👉 Block Development Officer
27. What types of works do Panchayats manage?
👉 Water, roads, sanitation, health, education
28. How do Panchayats support employment?
👉 Implement schemes like MGNREGA
29. What is the role of state government in Panchayati Raj?
👉 Supervises, funds, and guides
30. How does rural local government improve life?
👉 Provides basic services and ensures participation
📌 Quick Revision Box
Levels of Panchayati Raj:
- Village: Gram Panchayat → Sarpanch
- Block: Panchayat Samiti → Block officials
- District: Zila Parishad → District officials
Key Functions:
- Roads, water supply, sanitation
- Schools and education
- Employment schemes (MGNREGA)
- Local taxation and public services
Principles:
- Decentralization
- Citizen participation
- Transparency and accountability
- Empowerment of women