Panchayati Raj - Chapter Wise CBSE Solved Question and Answer Based On NCERT
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Q1: Explain Mahatma Gandhi’s belief related to Panchayati Raj.
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Gandhi’s idea of village Swaraj is that of a complete republic. The working of the day to day activities of the village will be conducted by the Panchayat of five persons, annually elected by elderly men villagers, male and female, possessing minimum prescribed qualifications. Panchayats will have all the power and authority required. He believed that strengthening of village Panchayats would help the process of effective de-centralisation.
Q2: Explain the role of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Panchayat Samiti.
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Every Panchayat Samiti elects two of its members as Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Their tenure of office is for five years. They can be removed by the Panchayat Samiti members by passing a resolution supported by 2/3rd majority. Seats for the post of Chairman are reserved for the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes.
Q3: What in your opinion is the importance of the Gram Sabha? Do you think all members should attend Gram Sabha meetings and why?
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The Gram Sabha is of great importance to all of us who are living in villages. In the Gram Sabha, all important issues regarding the development of a village are discussed and Gram Panchayat works according to the agenda laid down in and passed by the Gram Sabha.
Yes, all the members should attend Gram Sabha meetings because this practice will automatically educate the participants and they would learn the procedure for calling the meeting.
