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Social Science · 2024 · 4 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 3 · Set 1 · Q36
Read the following source and answer the questions that follow : Panchayati Raj "We need to give more power to the panchayats to realise the dream of Mahatma Gandhi and the hopes of the makers of our Constitution, Panchayati Raj establishes true democracy. It restores power to the only place where power belongs in a democracy - in the hands of the people. Giving power to Panchayats is also a way to reduce corruption and increase administrative efficiency. When people participate in the planning and implementation of developmental schemes, they would naturally exercise greater control over these schemes. This would eliminate the corrupt middlemen. Thus, Panchayati Raj will strengthen the foundations of our democracy." ($\displaystyle 36.1$) How does giving power to Panchayats relate to the vision of Mahatma Gandhi ? ($\displaystyle 36.2$) Explain the primary objective of giving power to the Panchayats. ($\displaystyle 36.3$) How does the establishment of Panchayati Raj contribute to democracy ? Explain.
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$\displaystyle 36.1$ How does giving power to Panchayats relate to the vision of Mahatma Gandhi? $\displaystyle 1$
i. The passage highlights that giving power to Panchayats aligns with the dreams of Mahatma Gandhi and the intentions of Constitution and framers.
ii. It enables true democracy by involving the people in decision – making and governance.
$\displaystyle 36.2$ Explain the primary objective of giving power to the Panchayats. $\displaystyle 1$
i. The primary objective of giving more power to the panchayats is to realize the vision of Mahatma Gandhi and the aspirations of the makers of the Constitution.
ii. This aims to establish true democracy and place power in the hands of the people.
iii. Giving knowledge of democratic processes at the Grass root level.
iv. For political mobilization and political socialization for residing issues at local levels.
$\displaystyle 36.3$ How does the establishment of Panchayati Raj contribute to democracy? Explain. $\displaystyle 2$
i. Power to the people, where it rightfully belongs in a democratic system.
ii. Promoting grassroots democratic governance.
iii. By involving the people in decision – making and governance.
iv. People participate in the planning and implementation of development schemes.
v. They gain greater control over these schemes.
vi. This involvement can naturally lead to increased accountability.
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