Chapter 16: Local self Government - Exercises

Social Science STD 6 Chapter 16: Local self Government - Exercises

1. Fill in the blanks:
  • 1. We have accepted ........ tier structure of Panchayati Raj.
    Answer: three
  • 2. ........ is appointed by the government to administer the Gram Panchayat.
    Answer: Talati cum-minister
  • 3. The administrative head of Taluka is called ........
    Answer: Taluka Development Officer (TDO)
  • 4. ........ is the third level of local self-government.
    Answer: District Panchayat
  • 5. It is compulsory to organize Gram Sabha at least ........ in a year, in the area of Gram Panchayat.
    Answer: twice
2. Answer in short:
  • 1. Mamlatdar is an administrative officer of which category?
    Mamlatdar is an administrative head at the Taluka level.
  • 2. Who is the administrative head of the district?
    The administrative head of the district is the Collector.
  • 3. Who is considered as an administrative head of the corporation?
    The Municipal Commissioner is considered the administrative head of a corporation.
  • 4. What percentage of women reserve members are there in a corporation?
    50% of the seats in a corporation are reserved for female members.
  • 5. How long does the Mayor hold his position?
    The Mayor holds their post for two and a half years.
3. Answer the following question in three-four sentences each:
  • 1. Mention the functions of Gram Panchayat.
    The functions of a Gram Panchayat include providing house numbers, arranging household and drinking water, and making roads and paths in the village. It is also responsible for village cleanliness, waste water disposal, and maintaining public property, health, and education facilities. Other duties include planning for village development, managing crops and pastures, maintaining land asset offices, and keeping a register of births and deaths.
  • 2. What is meant by local self-government? Explain.
    Local self-government is the administration run by representatives who are elected by the local people. These institutions are crucial for the development and management of local areas. In villages, this system is a three-tier structure consisting of the Gram Panchayat, Taluka Panchayat, and District Panchayat. In cities, local self-government is managed by the Municipality and Corporation.
  • 3. What are the functions of a Talati cum minister?
    The Talati cum minister is a government-appointed official for the Gram Panchayat. They are responsible for administrative tasks, collecting taxes, and preparing reports and budgetary accounts for the Gram Panchayat. The office of the Gram Panchayat, where the Talati cum minister works, is also known as the 'village secretariat'.
4. Write Short notes on:
  • 1. Functions of Corporation
    A Corporation is responsible for the development and well-being of its citizens in a densely populated city. Its functions include maintaining public hygiene and sanitation, providing pure drinking water, and managing the drainage system and garbage disposal. The Corporation also handles the construction and maintenance of roads, street lighting, and primary education facilities. Furthermore, it builds libraries, playgrounds, and gardens, and is responsible for registering births, deaths, and marriages, as well as controlling food adulteration.
  • 2. Social Justice Committee
    The Social Justice Committee is responsible for creating and implementing schemes to provide educational, health, social, and economic facilities to the weaker sections of society. This committee consists of five members at the Taluka and District Panchayat levels. The formation of this committee is mandatory at all three levels of the Panchayati Raj system, and its main function is to ensure justice for the weaker sections.
  • 3. Role of district collector in Panchayati Raj
    The District Collector is the administrative head of the district and also serves as the District Magistrate and District Election Officer. The Collector's role in Panchayati Raj is very important. He or she coordinates and manages the work of all departments at the district level and acts as the secretary of the District Planning Committee. The Collector is also responsible for determining the number of Gram Panchayat members and reserving seats for women and different castes and classes, including the Sarpanch position.