Worksheet: Local Government in Urban Areas | Social Studies (SST) Class 6 PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What is the primary function of urban local bodies?
(a) Manage national defense
(b) Oversee local issues and services
(c) Conduct foreign affairs
(d) Develop national policies

Q2: Which of the following is NOT a type of urban local body?
(a) Municipal Corporation
(b) Nagar Panchayat
(c) Zila Parishad
(d) Municipal Council

Q3: What is the minimum population for a city to have a Municipal Corporation?
(a) 5 lakhs
(b) 10 lakhs
(c) 1 lakh
(d) 50,000

Q4: What is a primary responsibility of ward committees?
(a) Conducting elections
(b) Organizing health camps
(c) Enforcing national laws
(d) Managing state budgets

Q5: The Greater Chennai Corporation is known for being what?
(a) The largest municipal corporation in India
(b) The oldest municipal institution in India
(c) The most populated city in India
(d) The first Nagar Panchayat in India

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: Urban local bodies are responsible for maintaining local __________.

Q2: The __________ Corporation was established on September 29, 1688.

Q3: Citizens play a crucial role in __________ democracy.

Q4: Ward committees help in monitoring local issues like __________.

Q5: The governing body for towns with smaller populations is called __________ Panchayat.

True or False

Q1: Urban local bodies are controlled by a central authority.

Q2: The Madras Corporation is the newest municipal institution in India.

Q3: Residents are encouraged to report local issues like water leaks.

Q4: Municipal Councils exist in cities with a population greater than 10 lakhs.

Q5: Urban local bodies help improve local governance.

Match the Following