Panchayati Raj System and Local Governance

The video tutorial explains the Panchayati Raj system in India, focusing on the Gram Sabha and its role in local governance. It details a Gram Sabha meeting where issues like water shortages and the finalization of the BPL list are discussed. The responsibilities of the Gram Panchayat and potential solutions for water problems, such as watershed development, are explored. The video also outlines the three levels of the Panchayat system, emphasizing the importance of local participation in governance.

What is the primary purpose of the Panchayati Raj system introduced in India?

• To centralize governance

• To develop urban areas

• To increase tax collection

• To promote local self-governance

Who initiates the Gram Sabha meeting?

• The village headman

• The district collector

• The sarpanch

• The local MLA

What was the main concern raised by Ramu during the Gram Sabha meeting?

• Education facilities

• Road construction

• Water shortage

• Lack of electricity

What solution did Abbas suggest for the water problem in Hardas?

• Drilling deeper wells

• Implementing watershed development

• Importing water from nearby towns

• Building a new dam

What was the issue with the BPL list during the Gram Sabha meeting?

• It was too long

• It was missing some deserving names

• It was not approved by the government

• It included only wealthy individuals

Who noticed the discrepancies in the BPL list?

• Ramu

• Abbas

• Sarita

• The sarpanch

What is one of the main tasks of the Gram Panchayat?

• To collect taxes

• To implement development programs

• To conduct elections

• To manage local businesses

What long-term solution did the Gram Panchayat consider for the water issue?

• Importing water from other villages

• Constructing more hand pumps

• Implementing a watershed program

• Building a new reservoir

What is the block level of the Panchayati Raj system called?

• Zilla Parishad

• Gram Sabha

• Janpad Panchayat

• Village Council

What is the role of the Zilla Parishad in the Panchayati Raj system?

• To oversee national policies

• To make developmental plans at the district level

• To manage village-level disputes

• To conduct state elections