Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Q1: What is the basic unit of local governance in India?
(a) Gram Sabha
(b)Gram Panchayat
(c) Zila Parishad
(d) Panchayat Samiti
Q2: Which of the following is a responsibility of the Panchayati Raj system?
(a) International Relations
(b) Road Maintenance
(c) National Defense
(d) Space Exploration
Q3: The Sarpanch is elected by members of which body?
(a) Zila Parishad
(b) Gram Sabha
(c) Panchayat Samiti
(d) State Assembly
Q4: Who assists the Gram Panchayat in administrative functions?
(a) Patwari
(b) Collector
(c) BDO
(d) Tehsildar
Q5: Which document discusses governance and administration from a historical perspective?
(a) The Constitution of India
(b) The ArthaShāstra
(c) The Ramayana
(d) The Vedas
Fill in the Blanks
Q1: The Gram Panchayat operates at the __________ level.
Q2: The __________ is responsible for maintaining land records.
Q3: Women are encouraged to participate in the Panchayati Raj system, with a reservation of __________ of seats for them.
Q4: The Panchayat Samiti connects the Gram Panchayat and the __________.
Q5: The Child-Friendly Panchayat Initiative involves children in __________.
True or False
Q1: The Panchayati Raj system operates solely at the village level.
Q2: The Gram Sabha consists of elected representatives from the village.
Q3: The Sarpanch is the head of the Gram Panchayat.
Q4: The ArthaShāstra was written by Kautilya around 2300 years ago.
Q5: Only men can be members of the Gram Sabha.
Match the Following
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Sarpanch | A. District level governance |
| 2. Patwari | B. Village assembly |
| 3. Gram Sabha | C. Land records maintainer |
| 4. Panchayat Samiti | D. Local governance unit |
| 5. Zila Parishad | E. Block level governance |
You can access the solutions to this worksheet here.
| 1. What is a Gram Panchayat and how does it work in rural areas? | ![]() |
| 2. Who can vote in Gram Panchayat elections and what are the voting rules? | ![]() |
| 3. What are the main responsibilities of a Sarpanch in CBSE Class 6 Social Studies? | ![]() |
| 4. How do Gram Panchayats help improve village life and what projects do they manage? | ![]() |
| 5. What is the difference between a Gram Panchayat and a Block-level local government? | ![]() |