Social Science Notes Class 6 English Medium 2026-27

Social Science Chapter 12. Grassroots Democracy-Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas

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Assignment – Chapter 12

Grassroots Democracy – Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas

Answer the following questions based on the chapter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the local government institutions in urban areas called?

   1. Gram Panchayats
   2. Urban Local Bodies
   3. Zila Panchayats
   4. Gram Sabhas

2. A city is divided into smaller areas called:

   1. Blocks
   2. Wards
   3. Districts
   4. Villages

3. Which body helps in the functioning of a ward?

   1. Ward Committee
   2. Gram Sabha
   3. Parliament
   4. Zila Parishad

4. A city with a population above 10 lakh generally has a:

   1. Nagar Panchayat
   2. Municipal Council
   3. Municipal Corporation
   4. Gram Panchayat

5. A town with a population between 1 lakh and 10 lakh generally has a:

   1. Municipal Council
   2. Municipal Corporation
   3. Nagar Panchayat
   4. Gram Sabha

6. Which urban local body is generally meant for smaller populations?

   1. Municipal Corporation
   2. Municipal Council
   3. Nagar Panchayat
   4. Zila Panchayat

7. Which of the following is a function of an Urban Local Body?

   1. Defence of the country
   2. Collection and disposal of garbage
   3. Printing currency
   4. Making foreign policy

8. Which of the following is a source of revenue for Urban Local Bodies?

   1. Property tax
   2. Income tax collected by the Union Government
   3. Customs duty
   4. Foreign aid

9. What does CRM stand for in the chapter?

   1. City Revenue Management
   2. Citizen Relationship Management
   3. Central Road Management
   4. Community Resource Management

10. Which corporation was established on 29 September 1688?

    1. Greater Mumbai Corporation
    2. Madras Corporation
    3. Indore Municipal Corporation
    4. Delhi Municipal Corporation

11. Which is the oldest municipal institution in India mentioned in the chapter?

    1. Madras Corporation
    2. Indore Municipal Corporation
    3. Greater Mumbai Corporation
    4. Kolkata Municipal Corporation

12. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai was originally known as the:

    1. Madras Municipal Corporation
    2. Bombay Municipal Corporation
    3. Indore Municipal Corporation
    4. Delhi Municipal Council

13. Which city has been awarded the cleanest city in India under Swachh Survekshan for seven years in a row, as mentioned in the chapter?

    1. Jaipur
    2. Indore
    3. Mumbai
    4. Chennai

14. What should citizens do when they notice a leaking water pipe?

    1. Ignore it
    2. Report it to the concerned authorities
    3. Break the pipe
    4. Wait for someone else to notice it

15. Why is citizen participation important in local government?

    1. Only government officials can solve local problems
    2. Everyone's voice matters in improving the local community
    3. Citizens have no role in governance
    4. Local government does not need public support

Fill in the Blanks

1. Urban areas are governed through __________ Local Bodies.
2. Cities and towns are divided into smaller areas called __________.
3. A Municipal Corporation is generally established in cities with a population above __________ lakh.
4. Proper segregation of __________ makes garbage collection easier.
5. Indore has been recognised as the cleanest city under __________ Survekshan for seven years in a row.

True or False

1. Urban Local Bodies are a form of decentralised government.
2. Ward committees have no role in solving local problems.
3. Citizens have duties towards the proper functioning of local government.
4. Madras Corporation was established in 1688.
5. Nagar Panchayat is meant for smaller populations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Urban Local Bodies?
2. What is a ward?
3. Write any three functions of an Urban Local Body.
4. What is Citizen Relationship Management (CRM)?
5. Why should citizens segregate waste?
6. How can citizens help their local government?

Long Answer Questions

1. Explain the three types of Urban Local Bodies according to population.
2. Describe the major functions and services provided by Urban Local Bodies.
3. Explain how citizens can participate in urban local governance.
4. Write the similarities and differences between rural and urban local government.

Activity

Observe your locality and identify three problems that can be solved by the Urban Local Body. Write the problem, whom you would report it to, and how citizens can help in solving it.