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Class 6 Social Science Chapter 11: Grassroots Democracy — Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas — practice questions with answers
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Q1. What does ‘Panchayat’ refer to?
- A village council
- A city corporation
- A national court
- A school club
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Answer: A. A village council
Why: Panchayat refers to a village council, the local government of villages like Lakshmanpur. [p.164]
Why: Panchayat refers to a village council, the local government of villages like Lakshmanpur. [p.164]
Q2. What are the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system, from bottom up? (Tick all that apply)
- Gram Panchayat (village)
- Panchayat Samiti (block)
- Zila Parishad (district)
- Lok Sabha
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Answer: A. Gram Panchayat (village); B. Panchayat Samiti (block); C. Zila Parishad (district)
Why: Panchayati Raj works at three levels: village, block and district. [p.165]
Why: Panchayati Raj works at three levels: village, block and district. [p.165]
Q3. Who elects the members of the Gram Panchayat?
- The Gram Sabha
- The Prime Minister
- The Zila Parishad
- The High Court
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Answer: A. The Gram Sabha
Why: Gram Panchayat members are elected directly by the Gram Sabha. [p.165]
Why: Gram Panchayat members are elected directly by the Gram Sabha. [p.165]
Q4. The elected head of a Gram Panchayat is called the ______.
- Sarpanch or Pradhan
- Patwari
- Mayor
- Governor
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Answer: A. Sarpanch or Pradhan
Why: Each Gram Panchayat elects a head called the Sarpanch or Pradhan. [p.165]
Why: Each Gram Panchayat elects a head called the Sarpanch or Pradhan. [p.165]
Q5. A village road is damaged by heavy rain. Where should villagers first raise the matter?
- In the Gram Sabha / with the Gram Panchayat
- At the Supreme Court
- With the Prime Minister directly
- Nowhere
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Answer: A. In the Gram Sabha / with the Gram Panchayat
Why: Local issues like road repair are discussed in the Gram Sabha and handled by the Gram Panchayat. [p.164–165]
Why: Local issues like road repair are discussed in the Gram Sabha and handled by the Gram Panchayat. [p.164–165]
Q6. Why is the Panchayat system called a form of self-government?
- It brings governance close to people so they can take part in decisions
- It is run by foreigners
- It has no elected members
- It only follows orders from Delhi
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Answer: A. It brings governance close to people so they can take part in decisions
Why: Panchayats bring governance closer to the people, letting them actively participate in decision-making. [p.164]
Why: Panchayats bring governance closer to the people, letting them actively participate in decision-making. [p.164]
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Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 6 Social Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.