SEBA Class 6 Social Science Chapter 14 Solution in English Medium 2025 |Local Self-Government System | Class 6 Social Science Book Chapter 14 Answer

 Chapter 14

Local Self-Government System

Exercise – 1

1. By answering the following questions –

(a) India's governance system can be divided into which swabat?

Ans:  The ruler of India can divide the fate by –

    •  Central circle

    •  State Government

    •  Local Autonomy

(b) What does local autonomy mean?

Ans:  Local self-government is defined as a system of governance formed by representatives elected by the people of the country to solve local problems.

(c) State the need for local self-government.

Ans:  Necessity of Local Self-Government –

    •  Local problems are solved promptly.

    •  Participation of Rajyas is ensured.

    •  Decentralized governance is strengthened.

    •  Development of poor and disadvantaged communities is achieved.

Exercise – 2

1. By answering the following questions –

(a) What is 'local circle' called?

Ans:  Local Charkas Bulile Bujay Elekat consists of Charkas elected by the people, who solve local problems.

(b) In which gaon panchayat area is bhagat divided?

Ans:  In the Gaon Panchayat, then the land is divided into –

    •  Village meeting

    •  Gaon Panchayat

    •  Regional Panchayats

(c) Mention two functions of Gaon Panchayat.

Answer:  Supply water

    •  Establishment of primary schools

(d) Writing about Village Meetings.

Ans:  Gaon sabha is the assembly of all the voters of the gaon panchayat. It monitors the village panchayat and helps in decision making.

(e) When Regional Panchayats are constituted in Kenedara?

Answer: Regional Panchayats are formed by the elected members of several village panchayats.

(f) In which state of India, Gaon Panchayats were formed for the first time under Jilat Pon?

Answer:  In 1959, Gaon Panchayat was formed for the first time in Nagaur Zilat Pon of Rajasthan state of India.

Exercise – 3

1. By answering the following questions –

(a) Asmat Muth when there is Zilla Parishad?

Answer:  Asmat Muth has 25 district councils.

(b) What are the sources of income of the local self-government of Gaon areas?

Answer:  Land tax

    •  Water bill

    •  Market rent

    •  Donations to Charkar

(c) How many years is the current tenure of the Zila Parishad?

Ans:  Zilla Parishad currently has a tenure of 5 years.

(d) What kind of autonomous system is seen in urban areas?

Answer:  Municipality

    •  Municipal Corporation

    •  Notified Area Council

(e) What do you mean by bird?

Answer: BARDA (BARDA) stands for  "Bureau of Applied Rural Development", which is an organization under the Panchayat and Village Development Department.

2. What characteristics are required for an area to be considered an urban catchment?

Answer: At least 5,000 population

    •  400 people per hectare

    •  75% people are engaged in non-agricultural occupations

3. Describe the structure of the local governance system of urban areas.

Answer:  Municipality = Saru Chahar

    •  Mahanagar Nigam = Dangar Chachar

    •  Notified Area Council = Developing City Area

4. Mention the functions of the local self-government system of urban areas.

Answer:  Supply water

    •  Sewerage

    •  Roads, lights

    •  Education, Health

    •  Market management

Exercise – 4

1. Autonomous Zilla Parishads have been constituted under the least number of Articles of which of the Schedules of the Constitution of India?

Answer:  Constituted under the Sixth Schedule and Article 244(2).

2. What is the complete form of BTR?

Answer: Bodoland Territorial Region

3. Asmat Muth has an autonomous council?

Answer: Asmat Mutt has 6 autonomous councils.

4. No one in Assam has a panchayat system?

Answer:  There is no system of Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglang Zilat Panchayats in Assam.

Additional Questions and Answers (Prepare according to the text)

1. What is the difference between Gaon Sabha and Gaon Panchayat Majat?

Answer:  Gaon Sabha: Assembly constituted by all voters.

    •  Gaon Panchayat: Executive body constituted by elected members.

2. What is the main responsibility of Regional Panchayat?

Answer:  Implementation of developmental measures, education-health development, water supply, road construction.

3. Who is the leader of the city corporation?

Ans: Municipal corporations are led by –

    •  Mayor

    •  Commissioner

4. What is the purpose of autonomous councils?

Answer: Special regime for cultural, educational and political protection of tribal and minority communities.

5. What is the main purpose of Panchayat Raj system?

Answer:  We will empower local people, strengthen participatory governance, and accelerate rural development.

Krishna Saikia