Q1: Assertion(A): There is delegation of responsibilities in the Panchayati Raj system.
Reason(R): Every village panchayat is divided into wards i:e smaller areas.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: a
Delegation of responsibilities is a key component of the Panchayati Raj system. This system is structured in such a way that each village panchayat is divided into smaller areas called wards. Each ward elects a representative who is responsible for that particular area. Therefore, the assertion and the reason both are true and the reason is indeed the correct explanation of the assertion.
Q2: Assertion(A): The Gram Sabha is a meeting of all adults who live in the area covered by a panchayat.
Reason(R): Anyone who is 18 years old or more and who has the right to vote is a member of the Gram Sabha.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: a
Gram Sabha includes all adults who reside in the area covered by a particular panchayat. Any person who is 18 years old or more and has the right to vote is a member of the Gram Sabha. Therefore, both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Q3: Assertion(A): The Gram Sabha plays a key factor in the functioning of gram panchayat.
Reason(R): The Gram Sabha plays an important role in keeping an eye on the elected representatives and in making them responsible to the person who elected them.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: a
The Gram Sabha plays a crucial role in the functioning of the Gram Panchayat. It holds the elected representatives accountable and ensures that they fulfill their responsibilities towards the people who elected them. Therefore, both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Q4: Assertion(A): The gram panchayat meets regularly.
Reason(R): One of its main tasks is to implement the development programs for all villages that come under it.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
The Gram Panchayat holds regular meetings to discuss and implement development programs for all the villages under its jurisdiction. However, the reason does not provide a direct explanation for the regular meetings of the Gram Panchayat. Therefore, both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Q5: Assertion(A): Implementing development programs is the only task of Gram Sabha.
Reason(R): In some states, Gram Sabha forms committees like Construction and Development committees.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: d
The task of the Gram Sabha is not limited to implementing development programs. It also forms various committees like Construction and Development committees in some states. Therefore, the assertion is false but the reason is true.
Q6: Assertion(A): Panchayati Raj System is a process through which people participate in their own government.
Reason(R): The panch and the gram panchayat are answerable to the Gram Sabha because it's the members of the Gram Sabha who elected them.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
The Panchayati Raj System is indeed a method through which people participate in their own government. The assertion and reason both are true but the reason does not directly explain the assertion.
Q7: Assertion(A): The idea of people's participation in the Panchayati Raj system extends to two other levels.
Reason(R): Block level is also called the Janpad Panchayat or the Panchayat Samiti.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: d
The idea of people's participation does extend to two other levels in the Panchayati Raj system. However, the assertion does not directly explain the reason. Thus, both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Q8: Assertion(A): Above, the panchayat Samiti is the district panchayat of Zilla Parishad.
Reason(R): Zilla Parishad actually makes developing plans at the block level.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: c
The Zilla Parishad is indeed above the Panchayat Samiti in the hierarchy of the Panchayati Raj system. However, the Zilla Parishad makes developmental plans at the district level, not at the block level. Therefore, the assertion is true but the reason is false.
Q9: Assertion(A): Zilla Parishad makes developmental plans at the district level.
Reason(R): It also regulates the money distribution among all the gram panchayats.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
The Zilla Parishad does make developmental plans at the district level and it also regulates the distribution of money among all the Gram Panchayats. However, the reason does not directly explain the assertion. Thus, both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Q10: Assertion(A): Centre decides the framework of how panchayati Raj system works.
Reason(R): Provisions given in the Constitution state that each state in the state has its own laws with regard to panchayats.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: d
While the central government does decide the framework of how the Panchayati Raj system works, each state has its own laws regarding Panchayats as stated in the constitution. Thus, the assertion is false but the reason is true.
Q11: Assertion(A): Centre and state governments play a pivotal role in the functioning of gram panchayat.
Reason(R): The gram panchayat receives funds through various departments of the government i;e through the Janpads and Zila panchayats.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: d
Both the Centre and state governments play a crucial role in the functioning of the Gram Panchayat. The Gram Panchayat receives funds through various departments of the government i.e., through the Janpads and Zila Panchayats. However, the reason does not directly explain the assertion. Thus, the assertion is true but the reason is false.
Q12: Assertion(A): In some states, a village meeting is held for each village in Gram Sabha.
Reason(R): The Gram Sabha is a meeting of all adults who live in the area covered by panchayat.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
In some states, a separate village meeting is indeed held for each village in the Gram Sabha. However, the reason does not directly explain the assertion. Thus, both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Q13: Assertion(A): The gram panchayat is elected for five years.
Reason(R): The gram panchayat has a secretary who is also the secretary of the Gram Sabha.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
The Gram Panchayat is indeed elected for a term of five years. The Gram Panchayat does have a secretary who is also the secretary of the Gram Sabha. However, the reason does not directly explain the assertion. Thus, both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Q14: Assertion(A): The secretary of Gram panchayat is also the secretary of Gram Sabha.
Reason(R): This person is not an elected person, but is appointed by the government.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
The secretary of the Gram Panchayat is indeed also the secretary of the Gram Sabha. This person is appointed by the government and is not an elected individual. However, the reason does not directly explain the assertion. Thus, both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Q15: Assertion(A):The secretary of Gram Sabha plays a pivotal role in its functioning.
Reason(R): The Secretary is responsible for calling the meeting of Gram Sabha and Gram panchayat and keeping a record of the proceedings.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: a
The secretary of the Gram Sabha plays a pivotal role in its functioning. He/she is responsible for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat and keeping a record of the proceedings. Therefore, both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Q16: Assertion(A):Gram Sabha is the primary body of the Panchayati Raj system and by far its largest.
Reason(R): The term gram Sabha is defined under the Indian constitution in Article 243(B).
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
The Gram Sabha is indeed the primary body of the Panchayati Raj system and by far its largest. However, the term Gram Sabha is defined under the Indian constitution in Article 243(B) does not directly explain why it is the primary body of the Panchayati Raj system. Therefore, both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Q17: Assertion(A): The Gram Sabha is a permanent body.
Reason(R): The Gram Sabha consists of every person whose name is registered in the voter list of the prospective village.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
The Gram Sabha is a permanent body and it consists of every person whose name is registered in the voter list of the respective village. However, the reason does not directly explain why the Gram Sabha is a permanent body. Therefore, both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Q18: Assertion(A): Gram Panchayat is a permanent body.
Reason(R): The members of the Gram panchayat are directly elected by the members of the Gram Sabha.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: c
The Gram Panchayat is indeed a permanent body. The members of the Gram Panchayat are directly elected by the members of the Gram Sabha. Therefore, the assertion is true but the reason is false.
Q19: Assertion(A): Gram panchayat is the lower element of the panchayati Raj system.
Reason(R):It has the welfare and development of the people in mind.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
The Gram Panchayat is indeed the lower element of the Panchayati Raj system. However, the reason does not provide a direct explanation for the assertion. Therefore, both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Q20: Assertion(A): Graham Sabha is a legislative body.
Reason(R): The gram Sabah takes into account the annual budget and audit report of the gram panchayat.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans: b
The Gram Sabha is not a legislative body, it is an executive body. The assertion is false. However, the Gram Sabha does review the annual budget and audit report of the Gram Panchayat, so the reason is true.
