Government Responsibilities and Local Empowerment in India

The video discusses the overwhelming workload faced by state and central governments in India, highlighting the need for a division of responsibilities. It explains how central and state governments share tasks, yet state governments still struggle with local issues. The introduction of local government is proposed as a solution, allowing for more efficient management of local needs. The video outlines the structured three-level system of local government, which includes village, block, and district levels, enabling better distribution of work and decision-making at the local level.

What is one of the main reasons the state government struggles with its workload?

• Lack of resources

• Too many local issues to manage

• Insufficient funding

• Poor leadership

How do the central and state governments divide their responsibilities?

• Both governments share all responsibilities equally

• The central government takes care of important tasks, while the state handles local issues

• The central government handles all issues

• The state government manages international relations

What is one of the tasks the central government is responsible for?

• Collecting local taxes

• Managing village schools

• Printing currency

• Building local roads

Why is there a need for local government according to the transcript?

• To manage international relations

• To increase taxes

• To replace the state government

• To handle small, urgent needs of people

Who proposed the idea of empowering villagers to make their own decisions?

• Gandhiji

• Sardar Patel

• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

• Jawaharlal Nehru

What is the first level of the local government system?

• National level

• District level

• Village level

• State level

What historical system managed village affairs before the three-level structure?

• Gram Sabhas

• Zilla Parishads

• Panchayats

• Municipalities

What does the term 'Panchayat' refer to?

• An assembly of five elders

• A type of government building

• A group of ten people

• A local festival

How does the local government system benefit the state government?

• By eliminating the need for elections

• By allowing it to focus on larger issues

• By increasing its budget

• By reducing its responsibilities to zero

What is the third level of the local government system?

• State level

• Village level

• Block or taluka level

• District level