CBSE 2024 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q36

Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow : This new system of local government is the largest experiment in democracy conducted anywhere in the world. There are now about $\displaystyle 36$ lakh elected representatives in the panchayats and municipalities etc., all over the country. This number is bigger than the population of many countries in the world. Constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy in our country. It has also increased women's representation and voice in our democracy. At the same time, there are many difficulties. While elections are held regularly and enthusiastically, gram sabhas are not held regularly. Most state governments have not transferred significant powers to the local governments. Nor have they given adequate resources. We are thus still a long way from realising the ideal of self-government. $\displaystyle 36.1$ Analyse the significance of the elected representatives in the Panchayats. $\displaystyle 36.2$ In what way has the representation of women in democracy influenced by Constitutional status for local government ? $\displaystyle 36.3$ What has been the impact of granting Constitutional status to local government on the democratic landscape of the country ? Analyse any two impacts.