Which type of government is associated with village panchayats as the institutions at the local level?
A. Monarchial
B. Democratic
C. Dictatorial
D. Military
Answer:
Answer by Student
So, the correct answer is (B): Democratic
Detailed Explanation by Teachoo
Let’s check all the options
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Option (A) Monarchial
- Monarchial government is the rule by a king or queen who has absolute powers and is not accountable to the people. Village panchayats are elected by the people and are accountable to them. So, this is
incorrect
.
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Option (B) Democratic
- Democratic government is the rule by the people or their representatives who have limited powers and are accountable to the people. Village panchayats are the basic units of local self-government in rural India, where the people elect their representatives and participate in decision making. So, this is
correct
.
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Option (C) Dictatorial
- Dictatorial government is the rule by an unelected, all-powerful dictator who is not accountable to the people. Village panchayats are elected by the people and are accountable to them. So, this is
incorrect
.
- Option (D) Military - Military government is the rule by the armed forces who take over the power by force or coup. Village panchayats are elected by the people and are accountable to them. So, this is incorrect .
Thus, option (B) is correct
