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SSC Indian Polity and Civics Sample Paper NCERT Sample Paper-5

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    Which one of the following bodies of Panchayat Raj Institution works as "Watch Dog" of the Gram Panchayat?

    A)  Gram Sabha              

    B)  Panchayat Samiti

    C)  Panchayat Union Council  

    D)  Zilla Parishad

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Grama sabha is known as the watch dog of local governance by the constitution. Because it has the right to know the details of developmental activities lookup by the Grama Panchayat. The GP has to convey the budget, estimate, expenditure, development status etc. of each project in the Grama sabha. Grama sabha has to be informed the reasons if the Panchayat fails to implement the Grama sabha decisions. So an effective functioning Grama sabha can control the local governance effectively. Grama Sabha can be used as an effective weapon for good governance provided the people must be empowered.


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