BPR-1 EM 2025-26 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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ASSIGNMENT-1

PANCHAYATS IN INDIA: THE CONTEXT

Course Code: BPR-001

Course Title: Panchayats in India: The Context

Assignment No.: BPR-001/AST/TMA-1/2025-2026

Note: The assignment has three sections. It contains questions, which require long, medium and short answers. A long answer should not exceed 700 words. Medium answers should not exceed 400 words each. Short answers should not exceed 100 words each. Long Answer Questions Attempt any two of the following: Maximum Marks: 20 each

1. Discuss the evolution of Panchayati Raj in India after independence, with reference to the various committees constituted by the Government of India.
2. Describe the important features of the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992.
3. Critically evaluate the features and drawbacks of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system. Can there be a better model for village development?

Medium Answer Questions Attempt any two of the following: Maximum Marks: 15 each

1. Describe the Gandhian approach in the context of Panchayati Raj.
2. What are the major initiatives of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj for rural development?
3. Briefly explain the signification of local self-government.

Short Answer Questions Attempt any Five of the following:

1. Functions of Municipality
2. Economic Indicators
3. Municipalities & Municipal Corporations
4. Gram Sabha
5. State Election Commission
6. State Finance Commission
7. Decentralisation
8. Voluntary Agency