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1. 1.

   What is the structure of the Panchayati Raj system?

2. 2.

   Tick (√) the correct option.

   1. All men and women are ____________ years and above are members of the Gram Sabha.
      1. 15
      2. 17
      3. 18
      4. 25
   2. ____________ presides in the panchayat in the absence of the Pradhan.
      1. Sevak
      2. Up pradhan
      3. Sarpanch
      4. Mukhiya
   3. ____________ is a permanent employee appointed by District Magistrate in Gram Panchayat.
      1. Patwari
      2. Lekhpal
      3. Sevak
      4. Chowkidar
   4. A Block Chairman is elected by the members of the ____________.
      1. Zila Parishad
      2. Gram Panchayat
      3. Block Samiti
      4. Nyaya Panchayat
   5. The highest unit of Panchayati Raj system is ____________.
      1. Gram Sabha
      2. Zila Parishad
      3. Block Samiti
      4. Gram Panchayat
3. 3.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. ____________ refers to villages.
   2. ____________ refers to towns and cities.
   3. The three-tier system of the Panchayati Raj includes ____________, ____________ and ____________.
   4. In some areas, Block Samiti is also called ____________ or ____________.
   5. Maintaining libraries is an ____________ function of Gram Panchayat.
4. 4.

   Write True or False.

   1. Block Samiti consists of 5 to 10 villages.
   2. Gram Panchayat is the highest unit of the Panchayati Raj system of India.
   3. Members of Gram Panchayat are elected for a term of 5 years.
   4. Sarpanch is also called Mukhiya.
   5. The system of panchayats is very old.
5. 5.

   Match the columns.

   Column A	Column B
   a. Gram Sabha	i. Pramukh
   b. Pamchayat Secretary	ii. Block Samiti
   c. Prakhand Samiti	iii. three-tier system
   d. Block Chairman	iv. village assembly
   e. Panchayati Raj	v. Sevak

    

6. 6.

   Mention the three levels of the Panchayati Raj system.