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decentralization.
C. Women are becoming Tradhans’ and are being elected to Panchayats.
D. All the above
5 Consider the following two statements.

A. In a federation the powers of the federal and provincial governments are
clearly demarcated.
B. India is a federation because the powers of the Union and State
Governments are specified in the Constitution and they have exclusive
jurisdiction on their respective subjects.
C. Sri Lanka is a federation because the country is divided into provinces.
D. India is no longer a federation because some powers of the States have
been devolved to the local government bodies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) A, B and C (b) A, C and D (c) A and B only (d) B and C only
6 Who is the head of Gram Panchayat?
A. Collector
B. Mayor
C. Sarpanch
D. Block Development Authority

Subjective

Sl.No Sub-Topic- What is federalism? Marks Pg.No
1 Explain the composition of rural local govt.(BOARD QUESTION) 5 24,25
2. What are the powers and responsibilities of Panchayats? 3 24,25
3. What are the functions of Gramsabha? 3 24,25
4. State the composition and function of urban local self government. 5 24,25
5. The new system of local govt. is the large experiment in democracy 3 24,25
conducted anywhere in the world. Explain. .(BOARD QUESTION)