Why is decentralization important in urban local governance?

It gives power to local communities

What does participatory democracy mean?

Citizens participating in local governance

Citizens protesting against policies

What is the significance of the Parliamentary Act of 1792 for the Madras Corporation?

It allowed them to levy municipal taxes

It restricted the power of the corporation

It allowed them to create schools

It created the first city police force

Why is urban governance considered more complex than rural governance?

Because cities have fewer people

Because cities have more schools

Because cities have diverse communities

What are the benefits of local communities having a direct say in urban governance?

More control for central authorities

What is the purpose of collecting local taxes by urban local bodies?

To generate revenue for the State

To support local infrastructure

Why is it important for citizens to follow waste segregation instructions?

To make garbage collection easier

How do urban local bodies fund their activities?

By collecting local taxes and fines

Through central government funding

What role do citizens play in achieving cleanliness in a city like Indore?

By segregating waste and reporting issues

What is an example of community participation in a city from the text?

Protesting against noise pollution

What is the significance of decentralization in urban governance?

It makes governance more complex

What is a key similarity between urban local bodies and rural Panchayats?

Both have different levels of government

Both involve the central government

What is the purpose of local taxes collected by urban local bodies?

To support the central government

What should citizens do to help local bodies perform efficiently?

By reporting issues and following guidelines

NCERT Solutions Class 6 Social Science Chapter 12 – Grassroots Democracy Part 3 Local Government in Urban Areas

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Chapter Introduction

Urban local bodies like Municipal Corporations and Councils manage city governance through elected representatives. They ensure services like sanitation, infrastructure, and local development, while citizens play a key role in making democracy work through active participation.

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नगरपालिका निगम और परिषद जैसी शहरी स्थानीय निकाय निर्वाचित प्रतिनिधियों के माध्यम से शहर के शासन का प्रबंधन करती हैं। वे स्वच्छता, अवसंरचना और स्थानीय विकास जैसी सेवाओं को सुनिश्चित करती हैं, जबकि नागरिक सक्रिय भागीदारी के जरिए लोकतंत्र को सफल बनाने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं।

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Tough Words (Glossary)

Administration

Meaning: The management of public affairs

अर्थ: प्रशासन

"The administration of the city is handled by the municipal body."

Franchise

Meaning: The right to vote in elections

अर्थ: मताधिकार

"All adults have the franchise in a democracy."

Privileges

Meaning: Special rights or advantages

अर्थ: विशेषाधिकार

"Citizens enjoy certain privileges under the Constitution."

Participatory

Meaning: Involving participation of people

अर्थ: भागीदारी

"We live in a participatory democracy."

Scenario

Meaning: A situation or context

अर्थ: परिदृश्य

"The urban scenario is more complex than rural."

Decentralised

Meaning: Transferred power from central to local levels

अर्थ: विकेन्द्रीकृत

"Urban bodies work through decentralised governance."

Mechanism

Meaning: A system or process

अर्थ: तंत्र

"The Panchayat system is a mechanism of self-governance."

Wards

Meaning: Divisions of a town or city for administration

अर्थ: वार्ड

"The city is divided into wards for governance."

Committee

Meaning: A group of people appointed for a task

अर्थ: समिति

"The ward committee met to discuss sanitation issues."

Campaign

Meaning: A planned series of activities

अर्थ: अभियान

"The ward launched a campaign against plastic."

Infrastructure

Meaning: Basic physical systems like roads, water, electricity

अर्थ: बुनियादी ढांचा

"The corporation invests in urban infrastructure."

Implementation

Meaning: Putting a plan into action

अर्थ: कार्यान्वयन

"The implementation of waste rules improved cleanliness."

Taxes

Meaning: Money paid to the government by citizens

अर्थ: कर

"Citizens pay local taxes for public services."

Disposal

Meaning: Getting rid of something

अर्थ: निपटान

"Proper garbage disposal is essential in cities."

Segregation

Meaning: Separation of different types

अर्थ: विभाजन

"Waste segregation helps recycling."

Leakage

Meaning: Accidental escape of liquid or gas

अर्थ: रिसाव

"The water leakage was reported quickly."

Charter

Meaning: An official document granting rights

अर्थ: अधिकार-पत्र

"The East India Company issued a charter in 1687."

Constitute

Meaning: To form or establish

अर्थ: गठन करना

"The Act constituted the Madras Corporation."

Levy

Meaning: To impose a tax or fine

अर्थ: कर लगाना

"The corporation levies property taxes."

Municipal

Meaning: Related to a city or town government

अर्थ: नगरपालिका

"The municipal office collects garbage."

Corporation

Meaning: A large urban local government body

अर्थ: नगर निगम

"Delhi has a Municipal Corporation."

Council

Meaning: An elected body that governs towns

अर्थ: नगर परिषद

"Small towns have a municipal council."

Nagar Panchayat

Meaning: A local body for smaller towns

अर्थ: नगर पंचायत

"A Nagar Panchayat governs smaller towns."

Independent

Meaning: Not depending on others

अर्थ: स्वतंत्र

"Urban residents are often more independent."

Rubble

Meaning: Broken stone or bricks after destruction

अर्थ: मलबा

"Volunteers cleared rubble after the building collapsed."

Elected Representatives

Meaning: Leaders chosen by voting

अर्थ: निर्वाचित प्रतिनिधि

"We elect representatives to the municipal council."

Complicated

Meaning: Difficult to understand

अर्थ: जटिल

"Urban governance is more complicated than rural."

Citizen

Meaning: A member of a country

अर्थ: नागरिक

"Every citizen has rights and duties."

Duties

Meaning: Responsibilities or obligations

अर्थ: कर्तव्य

"Citizens must fulfil their civic duties."

Sphere

Meaning: An area or field of activity

अर्थ: क्षेत्र

"Local government works in a limited sphere."

Privilege

Meaning: Special legal or social advantage

अर्थ: विशेषाधिकार

"Education is a right, not a privilege."

Constituent

Meaning: Part of a whole

अर्थ: घटक

"India is a union of constituent states."

Authority

Meaning: Power to make decisions

अर्थ: प्राधिकरण

"The municipal authority handles sanitation."

Responsibilities

Meaning: Duties or tasks to be done

अर्थ: जिम्मेदारियाँ

"Urban bodies have responsibilities like waste management."

Burial Ground

Meaning: Place where people are buried

अर्थ: श्मशान / कब्रिस्तान

"The corporation maintains the burial ground."

Garbage

Meaning: Waste material

अर्थ: कचरा

"Garbage collection happens daily."

Economic

Meaning: Related to money or economy

अर्थ: आर्थिक

"Urban bodies plan for economic development."

Social Development

Meaning: Improvement of society

अर्थ: सामाजिक विकास

"The council focuses on social development projects."

Concern

Meaning: Worry or interest

अर्थ: चिंता / रुचि

"Citizens must show concern for their area."

Decentralisation

Meaning: Distribution of power

अर्थ: विकेन्द्रीकरण

"Decentralisation brings governance closer to people."

Functions

Meaning: Duties or roles of an institution

अर्थ: कार्य

"Urban local bodies perform many functions."

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NCERT Solutions Class 6 Social Science Chapter 12 – Grassroots Democracy Part 3 Local Government in Urban Areas

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Practice MCQ Questions (40 questions)

Q1. What are urban local bodies?

Q2. What is the main function of urban local bodies?

Q3. How are cities and towns divided for administration?

Q4. What is a ward committee responsible for?

Q5. What is an example of a function performed by urban local bodies?

Q6. Why is decentralization important in urban local governance?

Q7. What does participatory democracy mean?

Q8. How can citizens help urban local bodies function efficiently?

Q9. What is an example of responsible citizen action in a city?

Q10. When was the Madras Corporation established?

Q11. What was the original name of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai?

Q12. What is the role of urban local bodies in economic and social development?

Q13. How do ward committees differ across States?

Q14. What is the significance of the Parliamentary Act of 1792 for the Madras Corporation?

Q15. Why is urban governance considered more complex than rural governance?

Q16. What are the benefits of local communities having a direct say in urban governance?

Q17. What is the purpose of collecting local taxes by urban local bodies?

Q18. What is an example of an issue that a ward committee might report?

Q19. How do urban local bodies contribute to maintaining infrastructure?

Q20. Why is it important for citizens to follow waste segregation instructions?

Q21. Which city has been awarded the cleanest city in India for seven years in a row?

Q22. What is the highest urban local body for cities with a population above 10 lakhs?

Q23. What is the urban local body for cities with a population between 1 and 10 lakhs?

Q24. What urban local body do smaller towns have?

Q25. How do urban local bodies fund their activities?

Q26. What role do citizens play in achieving cleanliness in a city like Indore?

Q27. What does a Nagar Panchayat represent?

Q28. What is the main difference between a Municipal Corporation and a Municipal Council?

Q29. How does the sense of community differ between a city and a village?

Q30. What is an example of community participation in a city from the text?

Q31. What is the significance of decentralization in urban governance?

Q32. How do urban local bodies affect citizens' lives?

Q33. What did Sameer report to the Gram Sabha member in the village?

Q34. How did the community respond to the house collapse in the city?

Q35. What is a key similarity between urban local bodies and rural Panchayats?

Q36. How do urban local bodies ensure that citizens' voices are heard?

Q37. What is the purpose of local taxes collected by urban local bodies?

Q38. Why is the participation of children mentioned in the village governance?

Q39. What should citizens do to help local bodies perform efficiently?

Q40. Which was the first municipal corporation in India?