Maharashtra State Board
Standard VI – Civics
Chapter 5 – District Administration
1. Answer in one sentence.
(1) Who heads the District Administration?
Ans: The District Collector is the head of the district administration.
(2) What is the responsibility of the Tahsildar?
Ans: The Tahsildar is responsible for maintaining peace and order in the taluka.
(3) Which court is at the apex of the judiciary?
Ans: The Supreme Court of India is at the apex of the judiciary.
(4) Which disasters can we be forewarned about?
Ans: We can be forewarned about disasters such as floods, cyclones, and storms.
2. Match the following.
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| (a) District Collector | (2) Maintaining law and order |
| (b) District Court | (3) Resolving disputes |
| (c) Tahsildar | (1) Taluka Magistrate |
3. Discuss the following issues.
(1) Disaster Management
Ans:
(i) Sometimes we have to face natural disasters such as floods, fires, cloudbursts, cyclones, earthquakes, and landslides. We may also face man-made disasters such as riots, bomb blasts, dam failures, and epidemics.
(ii) These disasters cause loss of human lives, damage to property, and displacement of people. Therefore, rehabilitation becomes very important.
(iii) Disaster Management is a process that helps us face disasters in a scientific and organized manner.
(iv) The entire district administration works together during such situations.
(v) Modern technology helps us get early warnings about disasters like floods and storms. This helps people to prepare in advance and reduce loss.
(2) Functions of the District Collector
Ans:
The District Collector is the head of the district administration. The main functions of the District Collector are:
(i) To collect land revenue and other taxes.
(ii) To maintain peace and law and order in the district.
(iii) To ensure the smooth conduct of elections.
(iv) To take quick decisions during disasters and reduce damage.
(v) To implement government laws and schemes.
(vi) To maintain social harmony among people.
(vii) To update voters’ lists and supervise the electoral process.
(viii) To give instructions to disaster management units.
(ix) To provide relief during droughts and scarcity of fodder.
(x) To prevent unlawful assemblies and impose curfew if necessary.
(xi) To rehabilitate people affected by disasters.
4. Which of the following positions would you like to be in, and why?
(1) District Collector
(2) Chief of the District Police
(3) Judge
Ans: I would like to become a District Collector. This is because the District Collector plays an important role in maintaining law and order, conducting elections smoothly, managing disasters, and implementing government schemes. The post carries great responsibility and gives an opportunity to serve the people of the district.