Question

NTRALISATION: GRASS-ROOTS DEMOCRACY-RURAL
QUESTIONS FOR
1. What is Panchayati Raj? When was it established?
2. Define Panchayati Raj ? Discuss it aims.
3. What were the defects noticed in the working of Panchay
4. Briefly discuss the structure of Panchayati Raj after the p
5. Discuss the compositions of Gram Sabha, Gram Pancha
6. What is a Panchayat? Discuss its organisation and func
7. What is a Panchayat Samiti ? Discuss its organisation a
8. Discuss the composition, functions and position of a Zila
9. What is a Municipal Corporation ? Describe its organisat
10. Discuss in detail the functions of a Municipal Corporatio
11. What is a Municipal Council ? Discuss its composition a
12. Write a brief essay on Panchayati Raj.
13. Write brief notes on:
(1) Gram Sabha
(2) Nagar Panchayat/Notified Area Council
Explain the powers of Zila Parishads in Odisha.
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Answer 1

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In India, the Panchayati Raj generally refers to the local self-government of villages in rural India as opposed to urban and suburban municipalities, this system was introduced by a constitutional amendment in 1992. Although it is based upon the historical panchayat system of the Indian subcontinent. The recommendation of LM Singhvi Committee (1986) was accepted. This Panchayati Raj system was formalized in 1992, following a study conducted by a number of Indian committees on various ways of implementing more decentralized administration. The modern Panchayati Raj and its Gram Panchayats are not to be confused with the extra-constitutional Khap Panchayats (or Caste Panchayats) found in northern India.

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