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NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Civics - Panchayati Raj

Q1. What problem did the villagers in Hardas village face? What did they do to solve this problem

Ans: Problem faced by the villagers in Hardas village:

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Civics - Panchayati Raj
  • Acute water shortage.
  • Hand pump water levels have dropped significantly.
  • Women must travel 3 km to the Suru River for water.

Solutions implemented by the villagers:

  • Piped water from the Suru River and built an overhead tank in the village.
  • Deepened hand pumps and cleaned wells for the current season.
  • Developed a long-term solution for water conservation through w watershed development.

Q2. What, in your opinion, is the importance of the Gram Sabha? Do you think all members should attend Gram Sabha meetings? Why? 

Ans: Importance of Gram Sabha:

  • The Gram Sabha elects members of the Gram Panchayat.
  • It can question the Gram Panchayat and monitor their activities.
  • Local issues affecting villagers can be discussed during meetings.
  • Solutions to these problems can be recommended.

Yes, all members should attend Gram Sabha meetings because:

  • They can raise daily issues they encounter.
  • They can provide feedback on the work done by the Gram Panchayat.
  • It serves as a platform to discuss village welfare programmes.

Q3. What is the link between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?

Ans: Link between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat:

  • The Gram Sabha elects the members of the Gram Panchayat.
  • The Panch and the Gram Panchayat are accountable to the members of the Gram Sabha.
  • The Gram Sabha monitors the actions of the elected representatives in the Gram Panchayat.
NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Civics - Panchayati Raj

Q4. Take an example of any one task done by a Panchayat in your area/ nearby rural area and find out the following:

Ans: Panchayat Task Example

  • The Panchayat constructed a building for the middle school.
  • Funding sources included:
    • A significant portion from the State Government.
    • A smaller amount from the Panchayat's own funds.
  • The project was completed on time.

Q5. What is the difference between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?
Ans: 
NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Civics - Panchayati RajQ6. Read the following news item. Nimone is a village on the Chauphula-Shirur Road. Like many others, this village has also been facing a severe water shortage for the last few months and villagers depend on tankers for all their needs. Bhagvan Mahadeo Lad (35) of this village was beaten with sticks, iron rods and axes by a group of seven men. The incident came to light when some villagers brought a badly injured Lad to hospital for treatment. In the FIR recorded by the police Lad said that he was attacked when he insisted that the water in the tanker must be emptied into the storage tanks constructed as part of the water supply scheme by Nimone Gram Panchayat so that there would be equal distribution of water. However, he alleged that the upper caste men were against this and told him that the tanker water was not meant for the lower castes.

(a) Why was Bhagvan beaten?

(b) Do you think that the above is a case of discrimination? Why?

Ans:

(a) Bhagvan Mahadeo Lad was attacked because he insisted that the water from the tanker should be emptied into the storage tanks built by the Nimone Gram Panchayat. This was part of a scheme to ensure everyone received an equal share of water.

(b) Yes, this is a clear case of discrimination. The water was not distributed equally; it was only provided to upper-caste individuals. Lower-caste people were excluded from receiving water. The tanker water was not emptied into the tank meant for equal distribution.

Q7. Find out more about watershed development and how it benefits an area?

Ans: Watershed development focuses on the conservation, recharging, and careful use of water resources, including underground water, rivers, and land within a watershed area.

Benefits of watershed development include:

  • Increased fertility: It enhances soil fertility, promoting the growth of trees, plants, and crops.
  • Water preservation: It helps in conserving water and its resources.
  • Soil protection: It prevents soil erosion, maintaining land integrity.
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1. पंचायती राज क्या है?
Ans. पंचायती राज एक स्थानीय स्वशासन प्रणाली है, जो ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में शासन और विकास के लिए स्थापित की गई है। यह प्रणाली भारत के संविधान के अनुसार काम करती है और इसमें तीन स्तर होते हैं: ग्राम पंचायत, मध्य पंचायत और जिला पंचायत।
2. पंचायती राज के क्या लाभ हैं?
Ans. पंचायती राज के कई लाभ हैं, जैसे कि स्थानीय मुद्दों का समाधान जल्दी होता है, ग्रामीण विकास को बढ़ावा मिलता है, और लोगों को अपने अधिकारों और जिम्मेदारियों के बारे में जागरूक किया जाता है। यह प्रणाली जनप्रतिनिधियों के माध्यम से लोगों की आवाज को भी उठाती है।
3. ग्राम पंचायत के कार्य क्या होते हैं?
Ans. ग्राम पंचायत के कार्यों में स्थानीय विकास योजनाओं का कार्यान्वयन, ग्राम के विकास के लिए आवश्यक सेवाओं का प्रबंधन, स्वास्थ्य, शिक्षा, और स्वच्छता जैसे मुद्दों पर ध्यान देना शामिल है। यह पंचायत ग्रामीण सुविधाओं और संसाधनों का उचित वितरण भी सुनिश्चित करती है।
4. पंचायती राज में चुनाव प्रक्रिया कैसे होती है?
Ans. पंचायती राज में चुनाव प्रक्रिया स्वतंत्र और निष्पक्ष होती है। ग्राम पंचायत, मध्य पंचायत और जिला पंचायत के लिए चुनाव हर पांच साल में आयोजित होते हैं। मतदाता अपने प्रतिनिधियों का चुनाव करते हैं, जो पंचायतों में लोगों के हितों का प्रतिनिधित्व करते हैं।
5. पंचायती राज के विभिन्न स्तरों में क्या अंतर है?
Ans. पंचायती राज के विभिन्न स्तरों में अंतर उनके कार्यक्षेत्र में है। ग्राम पंचायत गांव के स्तर पर काम करती है, मध्य पंचायत ब्लॉक स्तर पर होती है और जिला पंचायत जिले के स्तर पर कार्य करती है। प्रत्येक स्तर के कार्य और जिम्मेदारियां अलग-अलग होती हैं, लेकिन सभी का उद्देश्य ग्रामीण विकास करना होता है।
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