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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
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.
What is the difference between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?
Fill in the blanks with appropriate word to complete the sentence:
The people of Hardas village suggested _________ development programme for the permanent solution of their problem.
State whether the sentence is true (T) or false (F).
The Gram Panchayat meets regularly in order to perform its task efficiently and within given time limit.
State whether the sentence is true (T) or false (F).
The Gram Panchayat does not collect any local taxes.
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?
Write a brief note on.
The Sarpanch
At present, there are ______ districts in Maharashtra.
