Social Science Notes Class 6 English Medium 2026-27

Social Science Chapter 11. Grassroots Democracy - Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas

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Chapter 11. Grassroots Democracy – Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas

Assignment

A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is a Panchayat?

   1. A State government office
   2. A village council
   3. A court
   4. A school committee

2. Which institution works at the village level?

   1. Zila Parishad
   2. Panchayat Samiti
   3. Gram Panchayat
   4. State Assembly

3. Which institution works at the block level?

   1. Gram Panchayat
   2. Panchayat Samiti
   3. Zila Parishad
   4. Gram Sabha

4. Which institution works at the district level?

   1. Gram Sabha
   2. Gram Panchayat
   3. Panchayat Samiti
   4. Zila Parishad

5. Who is the head of a Gram Panchayat?

   1. Patwari
   2. Panchayat Secretary
   3. Sarpanch or Pradhan
   4. District Magistrate

6. Who maintains the land records of villagers?

   1. Sarpanch
   2. Patwari
   3. Pradhan
   4. Panchayat Samiti

7. Who assists the Gram Panchayat in administrative functions?

   1. Patwari
   2. Panchayat Secretary
   3. Sarpanch
   4. Governor

8. Who are the members of the Gram Sabha?

   1. Only elected representatives
   2. Only government officials
   3. Adult voters of the village or group of neighbouring villages
   4. Only village elders

9. Which of the following is an important feature of Panchayati Raj?

   1. Centralised decision-making
   2. Local participation
   3. Military administration
   4. Judicial control

10. At least what fraction of seats in Panchayati Raj institutions is reserved for women?

    1. One-fourth
    2. One-third
    3. One-half
    4. Two-thirds

11. Which initiative provides opportunities for children to participate in democratic activities?

    1. Children's Parliament
    2. State Assembly
    3. Lok Sabha
    4. Zila Parishad

12. The Children's Parliament initiative was an offshoot of which initiative?

    1. Green Revolution
    2. Barefoot College
    3. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
    4. Swachh Bharat Mission

13. Which of the following is a function of the Panchayat Samiti?

    1. Coordinating matters across different Gram Panchayats
    2. Maintaining national borders
    3. Conducting national elections
    4. Making laws for the entire country

14. Who wrote the ancient text Arthaśhāstra?

    1. Ashoka
    2. Kauṭilya
    3. Akbar
    4. Kalidasa

15. Which scheme promotes the construction of all-weather roads in rural areas?

    1. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
    2. Children's Parliament
    3. Barefoot College
    4. Gram Sabha Yojana

B. Fill in the Blanks

1. The Panchayati Raj System is a system of local __________ in rural areas.
2. The village-level institution is called the __________.
3. The block-level institution is called the __________.
4. The district-level institution is called the __________.
5. The head of a Gram Panchayat is called the __________ or Pradhan.
6. The __________ maintains the land records of villagers.
7. The Panchayat Secretary helps the Gram Panchayat in __________ functions.
8. At least __________ of the seats in Panchayati Raj institutions are reserved for women.
9. The ancient text of governance written by Kauṭilya is called the __________.
10. The Children's Parliament involved children between __________ and 14 years of age.

C. True or False

1. Panchayati Raj is related to local government in rural areas.
2. Gram Panchayat works at the district level.
3. Gram Sabha provides an opportunity for direct participation of people.
4. A Patwari maintains land records.
5. Panchayat Samiti works at the block level.
6. Zila Parishad works at the village level.
7. At least one-third of the seats in Panchayati Raj institutions are reserved for women.
8. Child-Friendly Panchayats encourage children to express their ideas and opinions.
9. Arthaśhāstra was written by Kauṭilya.
10. Panchayati Raj has no role in rural development.

D. Very Short Answer Questions

1. What is Panchayati Raj?
2. What is a Panchayat?
3. What is Gram Sabha?
4. Who is a Sarpanch?
5. Who is a Patwari?
6. What is the role of a Panchayat Secretary?
7. Name the three levels of Panchayati Raj.
8. What is a Child-Friendly Panchayat?
9. What is a Bal Panchayat?
10. Who wrote the Arthaśhāstra?

E. Short Answer Questions

1. Why is local government necessary in rural areas?
2. What are the main functions of a Gram Panchayat?
3. Explain the role of the Gram Sabha in local democracy.
4. What are the main functions of the Panchayat Samiti?
5. What is the role of the Zila Parishad?
6. How does Panchayati Raj promote grassroots democracy?
7. Why is women's participation important in Panchayati Raj institutions?
8. How do special provisions help disadvantaged sections participate in local governance?
9. What is the importance of Child-Friendly Panchayats?
10. How does the Children's Parliament encourage democratic participation among children?

F. Long Answer Questions

1. Explain the three-tier structure of the Panchayati Raj System.

2. Describe the roles and functions of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat.

3. Explain how Panchayati Raj institutions contribute to rural development.

4. Explain the importance of women and disadvantaged sections in Panchayati Raj institutions.

5. Describe the Child-Friendly Panchayat Initiative and the Children's Parliament.

6. Explain the role of the Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad in the Panchayati Raj System.

7. Explain how Panchayati Raj combines direct participation with elected representation.

8. What does the Arthaśhāstra tell us about administrative organisation in ancient India?

G. Differentiate Between

1. Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat
2. Gram Panchayat and Panchayat Samiti
3. Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad
4. Panchayat Secretary and Patwari
5. Direct Participation and Representative Participation

H. Match the Following

I. Competency-Based Questions

1. A village road has been damaged because of heavy rainfall. The villagers want the problem to be discussed and solved locally.
   Question: Which local government institution should they approach first? Give a reason.

2. A village wants to improve its school facilities, roads and water supply.
   Question: How can the Panchayati Raj System help the village in planning and implementing these improvements?

3. During a Gram Sabha meeting, several women raise concerns about sanitation and education.
   Question: Why is their participation important for grassroots democracy?

4. Children in a village notice that some children have stopped attending school.
   Question: How can a Bal Panchayat or Child-Friendly Panchayat help address this issue?

5. Different Gram Panchayats in a block prepare separate development plans.
   Question: Which institution can coordinate these plans? What is its role?

J. Case-Based Question

Case: A village had frequent droughts and poor agricultural yield. The Sarpanch encouraged villagers to conserve water, harvest rainwater and plant trees. Over time, groundwater levels improved and the village became greener and more prosperous.

1. What kind of local leadership is shown in this example?
2. How did villagers contribute to the development of the village?
3. Why is people's cooperation important for the success of Panchayati Raj?
4. What lesson can other villages learn from this example?

K. Answer in One Word or One Phrase

1. The village-level Panchayati Raj institution.
2. The block-level Panchayati Raj institution.
3. The district-level Panchayati Raj institution.
4. The head of the Gram Panchayat.
5. The official who maintains land records.
6. The ancient text written by Kauṭilya.
7. The group of adult voters at the village level.
8. The children's democratic participation initiative in Rajasthan.