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CLASS 6 · SOCIAL STUDIES · CHAPTER 12

Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas

Easy-to-follow answers to five end-of-chapter activities about urban local bodies, civic action and comparison with rural Panchayats.

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Question 1

On your way to school, you and your friends notice that a water pipe is leaking. A lot of water is being wasted. What would you and your friends do?

Steps only

Stay safe, tell an adult and report the location to the ward office or water department.

Answer

Report the leak promptly so water is not wasted.

Question 2

Invite a member of a nearby urban local body to class. Discuss their role and responsibilities. Prepare questions to make the meeting fruitful.

Steps only

Prepare questions about the representative’s ward, local services, reporting problems, funding and citizen participation.

Answer

Ask clear questions that help explain how the local body serves residents.

Question 3

Discuss with adult members of your family and neighbourhood, and make a list of their expectations from the urban local bodies.

Steps only

Ask neighbours, group similar needs and list the services they say are important.

Answer

Common expectations include clean streets, water, drainage, lighting and safe roads.

Question 4

Make a list of characteristics of a good urban local body.

Steps only

Include reliable services, fair treatment, openness, accountability and citizen participation.

Answer

A good local body listens, works fairly and provides services responsibly.

Question 5

What are the similarities and differences between the Panchayati Raj system in rural areas and the urban local bodies?

Steps only

Both are local and representative. Panchayats serve rural areas at village, block and district levels; urban bodies serve towns and cities through wards and municipalities.

Answer

They share the goal of solving local problems, but serve different kinds of settlements.

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