Which of the following social science questions provides opportunity to develop students' critical thinking?

A. In what ways are the work of the Panchayat and the work of the village administrative officer/Patwari related to each other?

B. What in your opinion, is the importance of Gram Sabha? Do you think all members should attend Gram Sabha meetings? Why?

C. What is the difference between Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat?

Choose the correct option.

 Critical thinking is the process of thinking about ideas or situations in order to understand them fully, identify their implications, make a judgment, and rest of and/or guide decision-making. 

Key PointsPatwari is a government servant at the village level, who maintains land records and collects land revenue at the village level. The waves of Gram Panchayat and Patwari are linked to each other as they work equally for the problems and welfare of the villagers. These social science questions provide an opportunity to develop the critical thinking of the students.

• In what ways are the work of the Panchayat and the work of the village administrative officer/Patwari related to each other?
• What is your opinion, is the importance of Gram Sabha? Do you think all members should attend Gram Sabha meetings? Why?

​Thus, it is concluded that A and B are the correct options.