Facts About Panchayati Raj
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Which of the following is true about Panchayati Raj?
- All of the above ✓ Correct
- The three-tier system of democratic decentralization is known as Panchayati Raj
- A revenue village with population at least 500 is treated as one village Panchayat
- Minimum 1/3 quorum is essential for conducting a meeting in Panchayati Raj
Explanation:
Correct Answer: All of the above
All three statements about Panchayati Raj are correct:
Key Facts About Panchayati Raj
- Three-tier system: Recommended by the Balwantrai Mehta Committee — comprising (1) Gram Panchayat at village level, (2) Panchayat Samiti at block level, (3) Zila Parishad at district level.
- Inauguration: Panchayati Raj was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru on 2nd October 1959 at Nagaur (Rajasthan).
- Tenure: Gram Panchayat tenure = 5 years (a common trick question — NOT 6 years).
- Population threshold: A revenue village with population of at least 500 is treated as one Village Panchayat.
- Quorum: Minimum 1/3 quorum is essential for conducting a meeting.
- Chairperson of Zila Parishad: Zila Pramukh.
Functions at Each Tier
- Gram Panchayat: Water supply, lighting and sanitation for the village.
- Panchayat Samiti: Agricultural extension, veterinary services, rural development.
- Zila Parishad: Coordination and planning at the district level.
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