How many of the following statements about the Panchayats are correct…

How many of the following statements about the Panchayats are correct?
A. Their members monitor the IRDP.
B. They establish maternity centres.
C. They construct schools.
D. They take care of major irrigation works.

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → Only three

(A) Their members monitor the IRDP. — Correct. Members of the panchayat monitor schemes like the Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) and the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS).

(B) They establish maternity centres. — Correct. Setting up child welfare and maternity centres is a social welfare responsibility of the Panchayats.

(C) They construct schools. — Correct. Construction of schools is one of the development activities of the Panchayats.

(D) They take care of major irrigation works. — Incorrect. Panchayats take care of minor irrigation works. Changing minor to major makes the statement false.

NCERT (2026-27): “Powers and Responsibilities of Panchayats …
to prepare plans and schemes for economic development to promote schemes that will enhance social justice to levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees help in the devolution of governmental responsibilities, especially that of finances to local authorities Social welfare responsibilities of the Panchayats include the maintenance of burning and burial grounds, recording statistics of births and deaths, establishment of child welfare and maternity centres, control of cattle pounds, propagation of family planning and promotion of agricultural activities. The development activities include the construction of roads, public buildings, wells, tanks and schools. They also promote small cottage industries and take care of minor irrigation works. Many government schemes like the Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) and Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) are monitored by members of the panchayat.”