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Government at Local Level: Institutions of Local Self-Government

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Political Science

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Card 1Basic Concepts

What is the meaning of 'Sthanik' and how is it related to local self-government?

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'Sthanik' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Sthaana' meaning place. Local Self-Government means governance of a place (village, town, or city) by the people themselves or through their elected repres…

Card 2Historical Development

Who is known as the 'Father of Local Government Institutions' and why?

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Lord Rippon is called the father of Local Government Institutions. In 1882, he laid down the principles for future institutions of Local Self Government by passing a bill. This bill truly established …

Card 3Panchayati Raj Structure

What are the three tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions in rural areas?

Answer

The three tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions are: 1. Gram Panchayat (village level) 2. Taluka Panchayat (block/taluka level) 3. District Panchayat (district level). This three-tier system applies to…

Card 4Gram Panchayat

What is the minimum population required for establishing a Gram Panchayat and what is its composition?

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Minimum population of 500 is required for establishing a Gram Panchayat (can be up to 15,000). It consists of 7 members for population up to 3,000, with 2 additional members for every 1,000 increase, …

Card 5Gram Panchayat

How is the Sarpanch elected and what is his/her role?

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The Sarpanch is the President of Gram Panchayat, directly elected by all voters of the village for 5 years. The Sarpanch chairs all meetings of Gram Panchayat and must call Gram Sabha meetings at leas…

Card 6Gram Panchayat

What is Gram Sabha and why is it called the 'heart of Gram Panchayat'?

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Gram Sabha is the general assembly of all voters in a village. It is called the 'heart of Gram Panchayat' because it makes the Panchayat system alive and vibrant. Some thinkers consider it as the 'Leg…

Card 7Gram Panchayat Functions

List any 5 obligatory functions of Gram Panchayat.

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Five obligatory functions of Gram Panchayat are: 1. Arrangement of water for drinking and household use 2. Repairing and maintenance of public wells and lakes 3. Arrangement for lighting 4. Repairing …

Card 8Taluka Panchayat

What is the composition and election process of Taluka Panchayat?

Answer

Taluka Panchayat has minimum 15 and maximum 31 members. It has 15 members for population up to 1 lakh, with 2 additional members for every 25,000 increase. Members are elected directly from constituen…

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