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Question
What is your opinion?
The Gram Panchayat levies various taxes.
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Solution
- The Gram Panchayat looks after the administration of the village.
- It carries out the functions relating to water supply, electricity, registration of births, deaths and marriages.
- To carry out these functions, money is required and taxes are one of the sources of income for Gram Panchayat.
RELATED QUESTIONS
What is the link between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?
Take an example of any one task done by a Panchayat in your area/nearby rural area and find out the following:
- Why it was taken up.
- Where the money came from.
- Whether or not the work has been completed.
Fill in the blanks with appropriate word to complete the sentence:
Every village Panchayat is divided into ________.
Fill in the blanks with appropriate word to complete the sentence:
The Gram Panchayat’s main task is to implement ____________ programmes for all villages that come under it.
Match the Columns
| Column A | Column B |
| (i) Sarpanch | (a) Panchayat Samiti |
| (ii) Panch | (b) Zila Parishad |
| (iii) Recharging | (c) Member of the Panchayat |
| (iv) Block Panchayat | (d) President of the Panchayat |
| (v) District Panchayat | (e) Refilling |
Very Short Answer Type Question:
Who calls the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat?
Very Short Answer Type Question:
Why is the Nirmal Gram Puruskar awarded and to whom?
Short Answer Type Question:
What are the sources of funds for the Gram Panchayat?
Long Answer Type Question:
Describe the composition of a Vintage Panchayat.
At present, there are ______ districts in Maharashtra.
