WB solution - Village administration

Date: __________________ 17. Village administration 1. Fill in the blanks (R) A Panchayat refers to a council of elected members who look after the social, economic and cultural needs of a village. The Constitution has made it obligatory to have 33 % reservation of panchayat posts for women. The Gram Sabha is an assembly of all adults who primarily live in the area covered by a panchayat. A Panchayat Samiti is the government at the block level. 2. Match the columns U/AP Column A Column B 1. Gram Sabha a. the term of office is five years 2. Gram Panchayat b. dispenses justice 3. Panchayat Samiti c. not subject to dissolution 4. Nyaya Panchayat d. also known as the Janpad Panchayat Column A Column B 1. Gram Sabha c. not subject to dissolution 2. Gram Panchayat a. the term of office is five years 3. Panchayat Samiti d. also known as the Janpad Panchayat 4. Nyaya Panchayat b. dispenses justice 3. State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement and rewrite.AN/U/AP Panchayati Raj is the system of self governance at the local level. True. The secretary of the Gram Sabha is different from the secretary of the Gram Panchayat. False A secretary of the Gram Sabha is also the secretary of the Gram Panchayat. A Nyaya Panchayat can fine a person but cannot punish anyone in any other way. True The Gram panchayat is the government at the block level. False The Panchayat Samiti is the government at the block level. 4. Answer the following in one sentence. (R) State any one function of the Nyaya Panchayat. The Nyaya Panchayat hears minor civil and criminal cases but has no right to send any body to jail. Name the two administrative officers of the Panchayat Samiti. The chief administrative officers of the Panchayat Samiti are Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO) and Sub Divisional Officer (SDO). What is the system of governance at the district level called? ZilaParishad What kind of developmental programmes does the Panchayat Samiti promote? The Panchayat Samiti promotes developmental programmes such as provision of drinking water in the villages, improvement and renovation of rural roads and structuring regulations for the markets. 5. Answer the following questions in detail. (R/U/EV) The Gram Sabha play a significant part in making the Gram Panchayat carry out its duties well. Justify the statement. In the Gram Sabha all the work of the Gram Panchayat is placed before the people. It keeps a check on the Panchayat by preventing it from squandering money or giving preferential treatment to certain people. A secretary of the Gram Sabha is also the secretary of the Gram Panchayat. Who are the chief administrative officers of the Panchayat Samiti? State any three responsibilities of the Panchayat Samiti. Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO) and Sub Divisional Officer (SDO). The Panchayat Samiti executes plans and schemes with the money allocated by the State government or Central government. The Panchayat Samiti promotes and coordinates various developmental programmes of its areas such as provision of drinking water in the villages, improvement and renovation of rural roads and structuring regulations for the markets. The Panchayat Samiti also gives encouragement to cottage industries such as handicrafts, handlooms, traditional art and artisans. How does the Panchayati Raj uphold the democratic principles of our country? People living in rural areas are made aware of political, social and technological issues. It empowers the women as the Constitution has made it obligatory to have 33% reservation of panchayat posts for women. Women have taken charge of their official responsibilities in panchayats. People in rural areas feel responsible to participate in the country’s administration. 6. Observe the picture given below and answer the following questions.AP/AN The woman standing under the tree is addressing the Gram Panchayat. She is also the head of the Panchayat. What is she also known as? Sarpanch Which of these functions is not performed by the Gram Panchayat? Levying and collecting local taxes. Executing government schemes associated with generating employment in the village. Executing plans and schemes with the money allocated by the State government or Central government. For how many years will the people in the picture continue to be members of the Gram Panchayat? Five years The other woman sitting under the tree is the secretary of the Gram Panchayat. What is her duty? To keep a record of the proceedings. 7 Draw a diagram of the structure of the Panchayati Raj System in India. R/AP District level Block level Village level 8.Why do you think 33% of the panchayat posts are reserved for women. Do you think there need to be more seats reserved for women? Yes or no? Justify your answer.(EV/CR)