Important Questions Test: Panchayati Raj - UPSC MCQ

The Zila Parishad actually makes developmental plans at the district level. With the help of Panchayat Samitis, it also regulates the money distribution among all the Gram Panchayats.

The work of a Gram Panchayat includes:
1. The construction and maintenance of water sources, roads, drainage, school buildings and other common property resources.
2. Levying and collecting local taxes.
3. Executing government schemes related to generating employment in the village.

• Earlier Zamindar: The earlier Zamindar referred to in the question is Amir Chand.


• Sukhi Bhai, Birju, and Anwar: These are other names mentioned in the options but they are not the earlier Zamindar.


• Amir Chand: He was the Zamindar who held the position before any of the other mentioned individuals.

The Gram Panchayat has a Secretary who is also the Secretary of the Gram Sabha. This person is not an elected person but is appointed by the government. The Secretary is responsible for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat and keeping a record of the proceedings.

Women have to go to the Suru river which is 3 k.m. away to get water.

Every village Panchayat is divided into wards, i.e. smaller areas. Each ward elects a representative who is known as the Ward Member (Panch).

The Gram Sabha meeting begins with the Panchayat President (who is also called the Sarpanch) and the members of the Panchayat (the Panchs)

A Panchayat Samiti operates at the block level in the Panchayati Raj system. It serves as an intermediate level of the Panchayati Raj structure, overseeing several Gram Panchayats within a block or tehsil.

The Gram Panchayat meets regularly and is responsible for implementing various developmental programs for all the villages falling under its jurisdiction. It functions at the local level and executes initiatives for rural development.

Gram Panchayat members are elected for a term of five years through democratic elections, after which new elections are held to constitute the Panchayat anew.