The social welfare responsibilities of Panchayats include which of the following?
(A) Recording statistics of birth and death
(B) Making amendments to constitution
(C) Control of cattle compounds
(D) Framing rules for the state
(E) Propagate family planning
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is option 2: (A), (C), (E) only
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.
The other two options:
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(B) Making amendments to constitution – No, this is done by the Parliament, not local bodies.
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(D) Framing rules for the state – No, this is the role of the State Legislature, not the Panchayat.