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1. 1.

   State whether true or false. If false, correct the incorrect statement.

   1. Since independence, India has witnessed a dictatorial form of government.
   2. Gram Panachayats operate at the grass-roots level.
   3. Panchayati Raj is a two-tier system of local self-governance in rural areas.
   4. A disadvantage of local self-government is that it involves local people in the decision-making process.
   5. Zila Parishad functions at the district level.
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. The local self-governing body at the village level is known as _____________.
   2. All the measures that the Gram Panchayat plans to implement are discussed in the _____________.
   3. The head of the village Panchayat is known as the _____________.
   4. The _____________ supervises the working of the Panchayat.
   5. The _____________ resolves minor cases of thefts and local disputes through fines.
3. 3.

   Match the columns.

   Column I	Column II
   1. Women	a. three-tier system
   2. Gram sabha	b. District Panchayat
   3. Zila Parishad	c. elects panch
   4. Panchayati Raj	d. link between Gram Panchayat and Zila Parishad
   5. Panchayat Samiti	e. one-third seats in Panchayati Samiti

    

4. 4.

   Picture study

   

   1. Identify the activity performed here.
   2. Whose responsibility is it to carry out such functions at the village level?
   3. Who is the head of this unit at the village level?
   4. Mention two other functions of this body.
5. 5.

   What does Gram Sabha mean?

6. 6.

   Who can become a member of a Gram Sabha?