Question 1 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 1 Class 7 Political Science - Democracy - Political Science

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

• 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 .
  
  
• 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 .
  
  
• 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