CBSE Class 6 Social Science Grassroots Democracy Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas (Class 6 NCERT New) Quiz 5

1. What is the main objective of the Panchayati Raj system?

A To increase the power of the Central Government B To promote industrialisation C To provide employment opportunities D To enable villagers to take an active part in the development of their villages

2. What is the head of the Gram Panchayat called?

A Sarpanch B Panchayat Secretary C Patwari D Pradhan

3. Which of the following is not a level of the Panchayati Raj system?

A District level B Block level C Village level D National level

4. What is the name of the initiative that allows children to express their ideas?

A Bal Sabha B Child Friendly Panchayat initiative C Children’s Parliament D Bal Panchayat

5. Which scheme helps in constructing all-weather roads in rural areas?

A Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana B Panchayati Raj Yojana C Gram Panchayat Yojana D Zila Parishad Yojana

6. Who is responsible for maintaining land records in a Gram Panchayat?

A Panchayat Secretary B Patwari C Pradhan D Sarpanch

7. Which ancient text was written by Kautilya?

A Ramayana B Gita C Arthashastra D Young India

8. What is the reservation percentage for women in Panchayat seats?

A 40% B 33% C 25% D 50%

9. Which of the following statements is true about Panchayat Samiti?

A It is the head of the Gram Panchayat. B It is responsible for maintaining land records. C It collects development plans from all Gram Panchayats. D It is the highest level of the Panchayati Raj system.

10. Which level of the Panchayati Raj system works at the district level?

A Gram Panchayat B Zila Parishad C Block Samiti D Gram Sabha