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Question

Match Column-A with Column-B:
Column-A
(Panchayati Raj Institutions)
Column-B
(Tasks)
(a) Gram Sabha(i) Regulating the money among Gram Panchayats
(b) Gram Panchayat(ii) Coordinating the activities of the various Panchayats within its jurisdiction
(c) Janpad Panchayat(iii) Approving BPL list
(d) Zila Parishad(iv) Maintaining water sources

Choose the correct option.

The correct answer is
(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

Panchayati Raj Institutions Tasks Explained

This question requires matching the different tiers of Panchayati Raj Institutions (Column-A) with their specific tasks or functions (Column-B). Let's break down each match based on the provided correct answer.

Gram Sabha Role in Approving BPL List

Gram Sabha is the village assembly consisting of all registered voters in the village. It is a key body for local participation. One of its important functions is approving lists for various schemes, including the selection of beneficiaries for schemes like poverty alleviation programs. Therefore, matching Gram Sabha with (iii) Approving BPL list is correct.

Gram Panchayat Role in Maintaining Water Sources

The Gram Panchayat is the executive body at the village level. It is responsible for the administration and development of the village. Managing and maintaining local resources and infrastructure, such as village water sources, falls under its purview. Thus, matching Gram Panchayat with (iv) Maintaining water sources is accurate.

Janpad Panchayat Role in Coordinating Activities

The Janpad Panchayat (also known as Block Panchayat or Panchayat Samiti) is the intermediate tier of the Panchayati Raj system. Its primary role is to coordinate the activities of the Gram Panchayats within its jurisdiction and oversee developmental activities at the block level. Hence, the match with (ii) Coordinating the activities of the various Panchayats within its jurisdiction is appropriate.

Zila Parishad Role in Regulating Money

The Zila Parishad is the highest tier of the Panchayati Raj system at the district level. It plays a crucial role in district planning, development, and supervision. According to the provided match, it is assigned the task of regulating money among Gram Panchayats, indicating a role in financial oversight and fund distribution within the district's rural local government structure. Therefore, matching Zila Parishad with (i) Regulating the money among Gram Panchayats aligns with the given correct option.

Summary of Matches

Based on the analysis, the correct matching is:

  • (a) Gram Sabha - (iii) Approving BPL list
  • (b) Gram Panchayat - (iv) Maintaining water sources
  • (c) Janpad Panchayat - (ii) Coordinating the activities of the various Panchayats within its jurisdiction
  • (d) Zila Parishad - (i) Regulating the money among Gram Panchayats

This corresponds to option 5 in the question.

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Important Questions from Local Government

  1. Who is the ex-officio member of Nagar Panchayat ?

    i. Nominated members

    ii. Member of State Legislature who becomes a member of Nagar Panchayat

    iii. Member of Lok Sabha who becomes a member of Nagar Panchayat

    iv. Representatives of members of State Legislature and Lok Sabha

  2. Who accepts the resignation of Vice President of Municipal Council ?

  3. Who functions as Secretary to the District Planning Committee?

  4. One of the following is a major cause of problems of urban life in India?

  5. Consider the following statements: 

    1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years. 

    2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period. 

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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