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Gram Panchayat

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Focuses on the grassroots unit of rural local governance. Composed of elected representatives led by a Sarpanch, the Gram Panchayat administers local affairs—rural roads, sanitation, drinking water, minor irrigation, and poverty alleviation schemes. It derives finances from local taxes, government grants, and shared revenues. Regular Gram Sabha meetings ensure community involvement, approving budgets and development plans. The 73rd Amendment mandates that at least one-third of seats be reserved for women and proportional reservation for SC/ST communities. While it fosters democratic participation, Gram Panchayats often face capacity constraints and political interference, requiring ongoing reforms for effective village-level governance.

Practice Questions

न्यायिक स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस सिद्धांत का पालन किया जाता है?

भारतीय संसद में सर्वोच्च विधायी प्राधिकारी कौन है?

राज्यसभा की कार्यप्रणाली किस पर आधारित है?

नागरिकता की अवधारणा किस अनुच्छेद से शुरू होती है?

संसद के अध्यक्ष को किस नाम से जाना जाता है?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Parliament?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment process?

संघीय परिषद का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने निर्वाचन प्रणाली में सुधार किया?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?