NCERT 6th Class (CBCE) Social Science: Local Self-Government

Question: What is the difference between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?

Answer:

1. Gram Sabha consists of all the adults of a village while Gram Panchayat is elected by the members of the Gram Sabha for a period of five years.
2. The area of Gram Sabha is the entire village whereas Gram Panchayat is divided into wards represented by Ward Councillors.
3. Gram Sabha puts control over Gram Panchayat.

Question: Find out more about watershed development and how it benefits an area?

Answer: Wastershed Development Programme is an initiative of the goverment. It is done by the Non-govenment Organisation (NGOs). It helps in conservation of water by plantation, making bundns, canals etc.

Question: What various works does a Gram Panchayat do?

Answer: A Gram Panchayat does various works. These works include

1. The construction and maintenance of water sources, roads, drainage, school buildings and other common property resources.
2. Levying and collecting local taxes.
3. Executing government schemes related to generating employment in the village.

Question: What are the sources of funds for the Gram Panchayat?

Answer: The sources of funds for the Gram Panchayat are:

1. Collection of taxes on houses, market places etc
2. Government scheme funds received through various departments of the government through the Janpad and Zila Panchayats
3. Donations for community works etc

Question: What are the functions of the Zila Parishad?

Answer: The functions of the Zila Parishad are:

1. It makes developmental plans at the district level
2. With the help of Panchayat Samitis, it also regulates the money distribution among all the Gram Panchayats