Textbook Solutions: Rural Local Government Bodies | History and Civics Class 6 (Maharashtra Board) PDF Download

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Rural Local Government Bodies 
 
EXERCISE [PAGE 70] 
Exercise | Q 1.1 | Page 70 
Choose the appropriate option. 
The ____________ looks after the local administration of the village. 
1. Gram Panchayat 
2. Panchayat Samiti 
3. Zilla Parishad 
Solution:  The Gram Panchayat looks after the local administration of the village. 
Exercise | Q 1.2 | Page 70 
Choose the appropriate option. 
It is binding to hold at least ____________ meetings of the Gram Sabha in each 
financial year 
1. Four 
2. Five 
3. Six 
Solution: It is binding to hold at least six meetings of the Gram Sabha in each financial 
year 
Exercise | Q 1.3 | Page 70 
Choose the appropriate option. 
At present, there are____________ districts in Maharashtra 
1. 34 
2. 35 
3. 36 
Solution: At present, there are 36 districts in Maharashtra 
Exercise | Q 2 | Page 70 
Make a list of the functions of the Panchayat Samiti. 
Solution:  
1. Building roads, gutters, walls, and borewells. 
2. Organizing vaccination drives. 
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Rural Local Government Bodies 
 
EXERCISE [PAGE 70] 
Exercise | Q 1.1 | Page 70 
Choose the appropriate option. 
The ____________ looks after the local administration of the village. 
1. Gram Panchayat 
2. Panchayat Samiti 
3. Zilla Parishad 
Solution:  The Gram Panchayat looks after the local administration of the village. 
Exercise | Q 1.2 | Page 70 
Choose the appropriate option. 
It is binding to hold at least ____________ meetings of the Gram Sabha in each 
financial year 
1. Four 
2. Five 
3. Six 
Solution: It is binding to hold at least six meetings of the Gram Sabha in each financial 
year 
Exercise | Q 1.3 | Page 70 
Choose the appropriate option. 
At present, there are____________ districts in Maharashtra 
1. 34 
2. 35 
3. 36 
Solution: At present, there are 36 districts in Maharashtra 
Exercise | Q 2 | Page 70 
Make a list of the functions of the Panchayat Samiti. 
Solution:  
1. Building roads, gutters, walls, and borewells. 
2. Organizing vaccination drives. 
3. Providing clean drinking water. 
4. Maintaining cleanliness of roads and arrange for the disposal of waste. 
5. Helping the farmers improve agriculture and livestock. 
6. Provide primary education. 
7. Promote handicrafts and cottage industries. 
8. Provide financial aid to the weaker sections. 
Exercise | Q 3.1 | Page 70 
What is your opinion? 
The Gram Panchayat levies various taxes 
Solution:  
1. The Gram Panchayat looks after the administration of the village. 
2. It carries out the functions relating to water supply, electricity, registration of 
births, deaths, and marriages. 
3. To carry out these functions money is required and taxes are one of the sources 
of income of Gram Panchayat. 
Exercise | Q 3.2 | Page 70 
What is your opinion? 
The number of Zilla Parishads is less than the total number of districts in Maharashtra. 
Solution:  
1. Every district has a Zilla Parishad. At present, the state of Maharashtra has 36 
districts but only 34 Zilla Parishads. 
2. The reason is that Mumbai city district and Mumbai Suburban District do not 
have a rural population. 
3. Therefore, they do not have Zilla Parishads 
 
Exercise | Q 4 | Page 70 
Complete the Table. 
My Taluka, My Panchayat Samiti. 
1. Name of the Taluka ____________ 
2. The name of the Chairman of the Panchayat Samiti ____________ 
3. The name of the Deputy Chairman of the Panchayat Samiti____________ 
4. The name of the Block Development Officer ____________ 
5. The name of the Block Education Officer ____________ 
Solution: Do it by yourself. 
Exercise | Q 5.1 | Page 70 
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Rural Local Government Bodies 
 
EXERCISE [PAGE 70] 
Exercise | Q 1.1 | Page 70 
Choose the appropriate option. 
The ____________ looks after the local administration of the village. 
1. Gram Panchayat 
2. Panchayat Samiti 
3. Zilla Parishad 
Solution:  The Gram Panchayat looks after the local administration of the village. 
Exercise | Q 1.2 | Page 70 
Choose the appropriate option. 
It is binding to hold at least ____________ meetings of the Gram Sabha in each 
financial year 
1. Four 
2. Five 
3. Six 
Solution: It is binding to hold at least six meetings of the Gram Sabha in each financial 
year 
Exercise | Q 1.3 | Page 70 
Choose the appropriate option. 
At present, there are____________ districts in Maharashtra 
1. 34 
2. 35 
3. 36 
Solution: At present, there are 36 districts in Maharashtra 
Exercise | Q 2 | Page 70 
Make a list of the functions of the Panchayat Samiti. 
Solution:  
1. Building roads, gutters, walls, and borewells. 
2. Organizing vaccination drives. 
3. Providing clean drinking water. 
4. Maintaining cleanliness of roads and arrange for the disposal of waste. 
5. Helping the farmers improve agriculture and livestock. 
6. Provide primary education. 
7. Promote handicrafts and cottage industries. 
8. Provide financial aid to the weaker sections. 
Exercise | Q 3.1 | Page 70 
What is your opinion? 
The Gram Panchayat levies various taxes 
Solution:  
1. The Gram Panchayat looks after the administration of the village. 
2. It carries out the functions relating to water supply, electricity, registration of 
births, deaths, and marriages. 
3. To carry out these functions money is required and taxes are one of the sources 
of income of Gram Panchayat. 
Exercise | Q 3.2 | Page 70 
What is your opinion? 
The number of Zilla Parishads is less than the total number of districts in Maharashtra. 
Solution:  
1. Every district has a Zilla Parishad. At present, the state of Maharashtra has 36 
districts but only 34 Zilla Parishads. 
2. The reason is that Mumbai city district and Mumbai Suburban District do not 
have a rural population. 
3. Therefore, they do not have Zilla Parishads 
 
Exercise | Q 4 | Page 70 
Complete the Table. 
My Taluka, My Panchayat Samiti. 
1. Name of the Taluka ____________ 
2. The name of the Chairman of the Panchayat Samiti ____________ 
3. The name of the Deputy Chairman of the Panchayat Samiti____________ 
4. The name of the Block Development Officer ____________ 
5. The name of the Block Education Officer ____________ 
Solution: Do it by yourself. 
Exercise | Q 5.1 | Page 70 
Write a brief note on. 
The Sarpanch 
Solution:  
1. The elections to a Gram Panchayat are held every five years. 
2. The elected members elect a Sarpanch and Deputy Sarpanch from amongst 
themselves. 
3. The meetings of the Gram Panchayat are held under the chairmanship of the 
Sarpanch. 
4. It is his responsibility to implement the development schemes of the village. 
5. The members of the Gram Panchayat can bring a motion of no confidence 
against Sarpanch who is not carrying out his responsibilities properly. 
6. In the absence of the Sarpanch, the Deputy Sarpanch looks after the work of a 
Gram Panchayat. 
Exercise | Q 5.2 | Page 70 
Write a brief note on. 
The Chief Executive Officer 
Solution:  
1. The decisions taken by the Zilla Parishad are implemented by the Chief 
Executive Officer of the Zilla Parishad. 
2. He is appointed by the State Government.