Social Institutions: Continuity and Change Ch (3) Book – 1 Practice Quiz in English Part – 1 || Class 12 Sociology Practice Quizzes in English Posted on March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 by Anshul Gupta0% 0 votes, 0 avg 1 Social Institutions: Continuity and Change Ch (3) Book – 1Practice Quiz in English Part – 1 || Class 12 Sociology Practice Quizzes in English 1 / 201. What is the literal translation of Panchayati Raj? A. Governance by five individuals B. Governance by the people C. Governance by the council D. Governance by the village Explanation: Panchayati Raj literally translates to ‘Governance by five individuals’. 2 / 202. Why are Panchayats required to put up boards listing fund utilization details? A. To ensure transparency and accountability B. All of the above C. To inform villagers about development activities D. To encourage people's participation in local governance Explanation: Panchayats are required to put up boards listing fund utilization details to ensure transparency and accountability, inform villagers about development activities, and encourage people’s participation in local governance. 3 / 203. What is the role of political parties in a democracy? A. To contest elections and form governments B. All of the above C. To formulate policies and programs for the country D. To represent the interests of different groups Explanation: Political parties in a democracy represent interests, contest elections, and formulate policies. 4 / 204. What is the role of Van Panchayats? A. All of the above B. To resolve disputes related to forest resources C. To promote afforestation and tree planting D. To protect and manage forests Explanation: Van Panchayats protect and manage forests, resolve disputes related to forest resources, and promote afforestation and tree planting. 5 / 205. What is the role of the Gram Sabha in Panchayati Raj? A. To resolve disputes among villagers B. To elect the members of the Panchayat C. To prepare plans for village development D. To implement government schemes at the village level Explanation: The Gram Sabha, consisting of the entire body of citizens in a village, elects the local government and charges it with specific responsibilities. 6 / 206. What is the significance of the Chipko movement? A. It led to the formation of Van Panchayats B. All of the above C. It highlighted the importance of forests for local communities D. It demonstrated the power of non-violent protest Explanation: The Chipko movement highlighted the importance of forests for local communities, demonstrated the power of non-violent protest, and led to the formation of Van Panchayats. 7 / 207. What is the role of the District Planning Committee in Panchayati Raj? A. To resolve disputes among Panchayats B. To prepare plans for the development of the district C. To monitor the implementation of government schemes D. To allocate funds to Panchayats Explanation: The District Planning Committee is constituted to prepare drafts and develop plans for the district as a whole. 8 / 208. Why do many tribal areas lie outside the provisions of the 73rd Amendment? A. Due to the remoteness and inaccessibility of tribal areas B. Because of the lack of awareness among tribal communities C. To avoid interfering with traditional tribal institutions D. None of the above Explanation: A large chunk of tribal areas lie outside the provisions of the 73rd Amendment possibly because policymakers did not wish to interfere with traditional tribal institutions. 9 / 209. What is the role of the Nyaya Panchayats? A. To hear petty civil and criminal cases B. To promote education and healthcare in villages C. To implement government schemes at the village level D. To allocate funds for village development Explanation: Nyaya Panchayats have the authority to hear some petty, civil and criminal cases and impose fines. 10 / 2010. What is the purpose of the Panchayati Raj training for illiterate women? A. To empower them to participate effectively in local governance B. To educate them about their rights and responsibilities as Panchayat members C. To raise awareness about the importance of good governance D. All of the above Explanation: The Panchayati Raj training for illiterate women aims to educate them about their rights and responsibilities, empower them to participate in local governance, and raise awareness about good governance. 11 / 2011. What is the significance of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment? A. It provided constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions B. It introduced the concept of Panchayati Raj C. It reserved seats for women in Panchayats D. It devolved financial powers to Panchayats Explanation: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment in 1992 ushered in grassroot democracy or decentralised governance by providing constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions. 12 / 2012. What is the significance of the Group Insurance Scheme for Panchayat workers? A. All of the above B. It promotes healthcare and well-being of Panchayat workers C. It provides financial assistance in case of death or disability D. It encourages people to work for Panchayats Explanation: The Group Insurance Scheme provides financial assistance to Panchayat workers in case of death or disability, promotes their healthcare and well-being, and encourages people to work for Panchayats. 13 / 2013. What is the main challenge to democratization in India? A. Inequality based on caste, community, and gender B. Political interference and corruption C. Lack of education and awareness among people D. Limited resources and infrastructure Explanation: Democratization is not easy in India due to the long history of inequality based on caste, community, and gender. 14 / 2014. What is the significance of the reservation of seats for women in Panchayats? A. It empowers women and gives them a voice in local governance B. All of the above C. It ensures women's participation in decision-making processes D. It promotes gender equality in rural communities Explanation: The reservation of seats for women in Panchayats promotes gender equality, ensures women’s participation in decision-making, and empowers them in local governance. 15 / 2015. What is the traditional political institution of the Khasis in Meghalaya? A. Panchayat Samiti B. Gram Sabha C. Durbar Kur D. Zilla Parishad Explanation: In the traditional political system of the Khasis, each clan had its own council known as the ‘Durbar Kur’. 16 / 2016. What is the main goal of Panchayati Raj? A. To promote economic development in rural areas B. To empower women in rural communities C. To ensure a functioning democracy at the village level D. To resolve disputes and maintain law and order Explanation: The idea of Panchayati Raj is to ensure a functioning and vibrant democracy at the village or grass root level. 17 / 2017. Which of the following is a power and responsibility of Panchayats? A. To prepare plans for economic development B. All of the above C. To levy and collect taxes D. To promote social justice schemes Explanation: Panchayats have the power and responsibility to prepare plans for economic development, promote social justice schemes, and levy and collect taxes. 18 / 2018. Which of the following is a challenge to democratic participation in Panchayati Raj? A. Lack of education among rural residents B. Limited financial resources for local bodies C. Political interference from higher levels of government D. Gender, caste, and class inequalities Explanation: In a society with sharp inequalities, democratic participation in Panchayati Raj is hindered on grounds of gender, caste, and class. 19 / 2019. What is the three-tier system of Panchayati Raj? A. Gram Sabha, Panchayat Samiti, Zilla Panchayat B. Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zilla Parishad C. Village Panchayat, Block Panchayat, District Panchayat D. Village Council, Block Council, District Council Explanation: The 73rd Amendment provided a three-tier system of Panchayati Raj: Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zilla Parishad. 20 / 2020. What is the main income source of Panchayats? A. Government schemes and programs B. Donations from villagers C. Taxes on property and profession D. Grants from the Zilla Panchayat Explanation: The main income of Panchayats comes from taxes levied on property, profession, animals, vehicles, cess on land revenue, and rentals. 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