Question

Identify the problems plaguing the panchayat system from the following:

• A. Lack of clear demarcation of powers.
• B. Meagre funds and its allocation.
• C. Influence of caste, class and religion in decision-making.
• D. High accountability of the elected officials.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Influence of caste, class and religion in decision-making.

There is very poor accountability of the elected officials at the panchayat level. Funds are often misused, and citizens are not informed of the decisions taken by their leaders. But constant efforts are being made by the government at all levels to address these problems.