(English Medium) ICSE Class 9 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

With respect to Panchayati Raj System answer the following question:
How did the Panchayats come to be set up on a uniform basis all over the country?

With respect to Panchayati Raj System answer the following question:
Describe the common features of the three-tier Panchayat Raj System.

With respect to Panchayati Raj System answer the following question:
Mention any two achievements of the Panchayati Raj System.

With reference to the Gram Panchayat, state the following.

It composition

With reference to the Gram Panchayat, state the following.

Its Function

With reference to the Gram Panchayat, state the following.
Important office bearers

With reference to the Panchayat Samiti, write a short note on the following:
Composition of the Panchayat Samiti.

With reference to the Panchayat Samiti, write a short note on the following:
Its functions

Name the apex body of the Panchayat Raj System:
State its composition.

Name the apex body of the Panchayat Raj System:
State its functions.

Name the apex body of the Panchayat Raj System:
State its sources of income.

What is meant by Direct Election?

What is Indirect Election?

Name two bodies whose members are elected by Indirect Election.

Mention one advantage and one disadvantage of Direct Election.

Mention one main advantage and one disadvantage of Indirect Election.

What are the comparative advantages and disadvantages of Direct and Indirect Elections?

Write a detailed note on the nomination of candidates and the Scrutiny of Nominations.

Elections are the barometer of democracy. In this context, answer the following question:

Mention any three measures that have been taken to ensure free and fair elections in India?

Elections are the barometer of democracy. In this context, answer the following question:

What reforms would you suggest to curb the rigging and violence (use of muscle power) in elections?