Term 3 - Civics · Class 6 Social Science · Chapter 2

Samacheer Class 6 Social Science - Local Bodies: Rural and Urban

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I. Choose the correct answer 5II. Fill in the blanks 1IV. Answer the following 10V. HOTS 1II. Choose the Correct answer 5III. Answer the following briefly 1IV. Answer the following in detail 2
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1I. Choose the correct answer5 questions
Q.1……………… is set up with several village panchayatsv
  1. A. Panchayat Union
  2. B. District Panchayat
  3. C. Taluk
  4. D. Revenue village
Answer:

(a) Panchayat Union

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Q.2_______ is National panchayat Raj dayv
  1. A. January 24
  2. B. July 24
  3. C. November 24
  4. D. April 24
Answer:

(d) April 24

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Q.3The oldest urban local body in India is ………………v
  1. A. Delhi
  2. B. Chennai
  3. C. Kolkata
  4. D. Mumbai
Answer:

(b) Chennai

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Q.4_________ District has the highest number of Panchayat Unions.v
  1. A. Vellore
  2. B. Thiruvallore
  3. C. Villupuram
  4. D. Kanchipuram
Answer:

(c) Villupuram

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Q.5The head of a corporation is called a ………………v
  1. A. Mayor
  2. B. Commissioner
  3. C. Chair Person
  4. D. President
Answer:

(a) Mayor

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2II. Fill in the blanks1 questions
Q.G1……………… is the first state in India to introduce town Panchayat. The Panchayat Raj Act was enacted in the year ……………… The tenure of the local body representative is ……………… years. ……………… is the first municipality in Tamil Nadu.v
Answer:

Tamil Nadu
1992
5
Walajahphet Municipality

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3IV. Answer the following10 questions
Q.1Is there any corporation in your district? Name it.v
Answer:

Yes, Tirunelveli Corporation.

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Q.2What is the need for local bodies?v
Answer:

In order to fulfill the requirements of the people and to involve them directly in governance, there is a need for an effective system of local bodies.

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Q.3What are the divisions of a rural local body?v
Answer:

The rural bodies are categorized into village panchayats, Panchayat Unions, and District panchayats.

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Q.4What are the divisions of an Urban local body?v
Answer:

The Urban local bodies are Categorized into City Municipal Corporations, Municipalities and Town Panchayats.

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Q.5Who are the representatives elected in a Village Panchayat?v
Answer:

The Elected Representatives in a Village Panchayat
Panchayat president
Ward members
Councillor
District Panchayat Ward Councillor

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Q.6List out a few functions of corporations.v
Answer:

Drinking-Water Supply
Street Light
Maintenance of Clean Environment
Primary Health facilities
Corporation Schools
Birth and Death registration etc.

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Q.7List out a few means of revenue of village Panchayats.v
Answer:

House tax
Professional tax
Tax on shops
Water charges
Specific fees for property tax Funds from Central and State Governments etc.

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Q.8When are Grama Sabha meetings convened? What are the special on those days?v
Answer:

The Grama Sabha meetings are Convened on January 26, May 1, August 15, and October 2.
These days are celebrated as National festival days every year.

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Q.9What are the special features of the Panchayat Raj system?v
Answer:

Special features of Panchayat Raj
Grama Sabha
Three-tier local body governance
Reservations
Panchayat Elections
Tenure
Finance Commission
Account and Audit etc.

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Q.10What is the importance of Grama Sabha?v
Answer:

Grama Sabha is essential for the effective functioning of Village Panchayat.
It enhances public participation in the planning and implementation of schemes for social benefit.

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4V. HOTS1 questions
Q.1Local bodies play an important role in the development of villages and cities. How?v
Answer:

India is a vast nation. It is very difficult for a single government to run the entire Country.
Our Constitution has provided for three separate levels of government.
Union government
State government
Local government
The Local government takes care of the local administration of cities and villages.
The main jobs of these bodies are
Keeping an area clean
Construction of roads and schools
arrangements for water and electricity etc.

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5II. Choose the Correct answer5 questions
Q.1advocated Panchayat Raj as the foundation of India’s Political System ……………….v
  1. A. Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. B. Mahatma Gandhi
  3. C. Rajendra Prasad
Answer:

(b) Mahatma Gandhi

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Q.2A Bio element Officer (BDQ) is the administrative head of a __________v
  1. A. Village Panchayat
  2. B. District Panchayat
  3. C. Panchayat Union
  4. D. Town Panchayat
Answer:

(c) Panchayat Union

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Q.3In the 2011 Local Bodies election, percent Seats were won by women ……………….v
  1. A. 38
  2. B. 28
  3. C. 48
Answer:

(a) 38

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Q.4Discretionary function of a Village Panchayat __________v
  1. A. Cleaning roads
  2. B. Libraries
  3. C. Water supply
  4. D. Street lighting
Answer:

(b) Libraries

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Q.5The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission is situated in ……………….v
  1. A. Chennai
  2. B. Coimbatore
  3. C. Trichy
Answer:

(a) Chennai

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6III. Answer the following briefly1 questions
Q.3List out the Strength of local bodies in Tamil Nadu.v
Answer:

Tamil Nadu:
Village Panchayats – 12, 524
Panchayat Unions – 385
District Panchayats – 31
Town Panchayats – 561
Municipalities – 125
City Municipal Corporation – 12

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7IV. Answer the following in detail2 questions
Q.1Discuss the District Panchayatv
Answer:

A District Panchayat is formed in every district.
A district is divided into wards on the basis of a 50,000 population.
The ward members are elected by the village panchayats.
The members of the District Panchayat elect the District Panchayat Committee Chairperson.
They provide essential services and facilities to the rural population.
They also provide planning and execution of development programmes for the district.

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Q.2List out the Works carried out by local bodies during natural disasters and outbreaks of diseases.v
Answer:

Rescuing the public and settle them in a safer places.
Arranging food packets and pure drinking water.
Assisting them with medical Aids.
Creating awareness about the clean environment to the public.
Keeping the medicines in the upto date conditions.
Preventing them from getting panic against the diseases and make the situation, calm.

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