Panchayati Raj Institutions

Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration

Panchayati Raj Institutions starts at 6 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Panchayati Raj Institutions. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe the main functions of a Zila Parishad.

Describe the role of the District Collector in relation to Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Discuss any two challenges faced by Panchayati Raj Institutions in India.

Discuss the role of State Finance Commissions in strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Explain the difference between Gram Panchayat and Panchayat Samiti.

Explain the importance of decentralization in the context of Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Explain the process of devolution of powers to Panchayati Raj Institutions as per the Constitution.

Explain the process of dissolution of a Panchayat before the completion of its tenure.

Explain the process of reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Panchayats.

Explain the significance of the Gram Sabha in the Panchayati Raj system.

List any three subjects included in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution for Panchayats.

Name the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system in India.

State any two sources of revenue for Panchayati Raj Institutions.