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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

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?

Who was the first woman to become the President of India?

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?

Who is the head of the government in India?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliamentary System?

राज्यों के अधिकारों का निर्धारण किस आधार पर होता है?

सूचना का अधिकार किस अधिनियम के अंतर्गत आता है?

केंद्रीय मंत्री की संख्या किस पर निर्भर करती है?

संसद में मतभेद सुलझाने के लिए किस व्यवस्था का प्रयोग होता है?