CBSE Class 6 Social Science Grassroots Democracy Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas (Class 6 NCERT New) Quiz 2

1. The functions of Panchayati Raj institutions are:

A Local administration, development, and welfare activities in rural areas. B Conducting national elections and foreign policy. C Urban planning and industrial management. D Managing international trade and defense.

2. Panchayati Raj institutions are important for governance and democracy because they:

A enable local participation, decision-making, and ensure rural communities have a voice in their own development. B centralize power in urban areas. C limit the involvement of rural communities in governance. D focus only on economic development without community input.

3. What is the Panchayati Raj System?

A A system of local government in Indian villages B A system of national government C A system of private companies D A system of city management

4. Fill in the blank: The Panchayati Raj System consists of three levels: District level, Block level, and ________ level.

A Village B State C City D Ward

5. Which of the following is the correct name for the District level Panchayat?

A Village Parishad / Gram Panchayat B Block Panchayat / Panchayat Samiti / Mandal Parishad C District Panchayat / Zila Parishad D Local Government

6. As is clear from the diagram, the Panchayati Raj system works at three levels — from bottom up — the village, the block and the district. What is this system called?

A Two-tier system B Three-tier system C Four-tier system D Single-tier system

7. Which responsibilities are covered by the Panchayati Raj institutions?

A Almost all aspects of life in the district, from agriculture, housing, maintenance of roads, management of water resources, education, health care and social welfare to cultural activities. B Only the management of water resources and maintenance of roads. C Exclusively cultural activities and social welfare. D Only education and health care.

8. What is the Gram Panchayat and who elects its members?

A The Gram Panchayat is the base of the Panchayati Raj system and is closest to the people in rural areas. Its members are elected directly by the Gram Sabha. B The Gram Panchayat is a central government body and its members are appointed by the President. C The Gram Panchayat is a state-level organization and its members are nominated by the Chief Minister. D The Gram Panchayat is a district-level committee and its members are selected by the District Collector.

9. Who is the head or president of the Gram Panchayat called?

A Sarpanch or Pradhan B Secretary C Treasurer D Chairman

10. Who was elected Sarpanch of Tarangfal village in the Solapur district of Maharashtra in 2017?

A Vandana Bahadur Maida B Popatrao Baguj Pawar C Dnyaneshwar Kamble D Anna Hazare