Q1
What is a function of the Gram Panchayat?
AMaintaining sanitation and water supply
BOnly national defence
COnly foreign policy
DOnly currency management
CBSEClass 6 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 11 · Topic 2
Functions of Rural Local Government
Rural local government, through the Panchayati Raj system, performs important functions to develop and manage village life.
Core concept
The Gram Panchayat's functions include maintaining sanitation, drinking water supply, street lighting, and local roads within the village.
How it works
It also manages primary schools, health centres, and agricultural support programs, helping improve education, health, and farming in the village.
Why it matters
The Panchayat Samiti (block level) coordinates development work across several villages, while the Zila Parishad (district level) oversees larger district-wide planning and funding.
Key detail
These functions ensure that rural development happens systematically, with decisions made by people who understand local needs best.
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• Gram Panchayat functions include sanitation and water supply.
• It also manages street lighting and local roads.
• It oversees primary schools and health centres.
• It supports agricultural programs.
• Panchayat Samiti coordinates development across villages.
• Zila Parishad oversees district-wide planning.
• These functions ensure systematic rural development.
• Local leaders understand local needs best.