NCERT Class 6 Political Science — Chapter 3: Panchayati Raj

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What is the position of the Janpad Panchayat in the Panchayati Raj structure?

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Options

AIt is a special committee for urban planning.
BIt is the apex body at the district level.
CIt functions at the village level.
DIt operates at the block level, coordinating multiple Gram Panchayats.

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Solution

The correct option is

It operates at the block level, coordinating multiple Gram Panchayats.

Explanation

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, institutionalized a three-tier structure of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India to ensure democratic decentralization. This structure consists of elected bodies at the village, intermediate, and district levels.

It is the apex body at the district level. is incorrect: The apex body at the district level is the Zila Parishad (District Council). It supervises the activities of the lower tiers.
It functions at the village level. is incorrect: The body functioning at the village level is the Gram Panchayat, which is the foundation of the Panchayati Raj system.
It operates at the block level, coordinating multiple Gram Panchayats. is correct: The Janpad Panchayat (also known as Panchayat Samiti, Block Samiti, or Mandal Panchayat in different states) operates at the intermediate or block level. It acts as a coordinating link between the Gram Panchayats and the Zila Parishad.
It is a special committee for urban planning. is incorrect: Urban planning is generally the domain of Municipalities (under the 74th Amendment) or District Planning Committees, not the rural Janpad Panchayat.

Key Takeaway: The three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system are the Gram Panchayat (Village level), the Janpad Panchayat/Panchayat Samiti (Block level), and the Zila Parishad (District level).

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More from Chapter 3: Panchayati Raj

Consider the following statements regarding the Gram Sabha: 1. It is a meeting of all adults who live in the area covered by a Panchayat. 2. The area covered by a Gram Sabha is strictly limited to a single village under all circumstances. 3. Anyone who is 18 years old or more and has the right to vote is a member. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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With reference to the structure of the Gram Panchayat, consider the following statements: 1. Every village Panchayat is divided into smaller areas known as wards. 2. Each ward elects a representative known as the Ward Member or Panch. 3. The Sarpanch is elected solely by the elected Ward Members. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements regarding the Secretary of the Gram Panchayat: 1. The Secretary is elected by the members of the Gram Sabha along with the Sarpanch. 2. The Secretary serves as the Secretary for both the Gram Sabha and the Gram Panchayat. 3. The primary responsibility of the Secretary is to unilaterally decide the development plans for the village. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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What is the primary function of the Gram Sabha in relation to the Gram Panchayat?

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Which of the following are explicitly listed as the work of a Gram Panchayat? 1. Construction and maintenance of water sources and school buildings. 2. Levying and collecting local taxes. 3. Executing government schemes related to generating employment.

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The correct option is

It operates at the block level, coordinating multiple Gram Panchayats.

Explanation

It is the apex body at the district level. is incorrect: The apex body at the district level is the Zila Parishad (District Council). It supervises the activities of the lower tiers.
It functions at the village level. is incorrect: The body functioning at the village level is the Gram Panchayat, which is the foundation of the Panchayati Raj system.
It operates at the block level, coordinating multiple Gram Panchayats. is correct: The Janpad Panchayat (also known as Panchayat Samiti, Block Samiti, or Mandal Panchayat in different states) operates at the intermediate or block level. It acts as a coordinating link between the Gram Panchayats and the Zila Parishad.
It is a special committee for urban planning. is incorrect: Urban planning is generally the domain of Municipalities (under the 74th Amendment) or District Planning Committees, not the rural Janpad Panchayat.

Key Takeaway: The three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system are the Gram Panchayat (Village level), the Janpad Panchayat/Panchayat Samiti (Block level), and the Zila Parishad (District level).