Structure of Local Government

Q.

Explain panchayat raj with levels

Q. Who is the elected president of the Gram Panchayat?

1. Sarpanch
2. Home minister
3. Chief minister
4. Minister of state

Q. What is the minimum reservation for women in local bodies across the country?

1. One-third
2. Two-third
3. Half
4. All

Q. The Panchayat Samiti works at the _____ level.

1. state
2. national
3. block
4. city

Q. With reference to Panchayati Raj, match the following:

1. Ward Members
2. President
3. District Panchayat
4. Block Panchayat

Q. At what level does the Panchayat Samitis exist in India?

1. Village
2. Zila
3. Block
4. All of the above

Q. The Gram Sabha is made up of:

1. All the adult citizens of the village
2. All the elected members of the council
3. All the Sarpanches in the block
4. All the MLAs in the district

Q. The Zilla Parishad looks after all the blocks in a district.

1. True
2. False

Q. A single Gram Panchayat cannot be in charge of multiple villages.

1. True
2. False

Q. What is the elected president of a Gram Panchayat called?

1. Panch
2. Sarpanch
3. Dafedar
4. Tehsildar

Q. What fraction of the total number of seats in local government bodies are reserved for women?

1. One-fifth
2. One-third
3. Half
4. Two-third