Maharashtra State Board

Standard VI – Civics

Chapter 3 – Rural Local Government Bodies

1. Put a tick in the right box.

(1) The _____ looks after the local administration of the village.

  • Gram Panchayat ✅
  • Panchayat Samiti
  • Zilla Parishad

Ans: The Gram Panchayat looks after the local administration of the village.

(2) It is binding to hold at least _____ meetings of the Gram Sabha in each financial year.

  • Four
  • Five
  • Six ✅

Ans: It is binding to hold at least six meetings of the Gram Sabha in each financial year.

(3) At present, there are _____ districts in Maharashtra.

  • 34
  • 35
  • 36 ✅

Ans: At present, there are 36 districts in Maharashtra.

2. Make a list of the functions of the Panchayat Samiti.

Ans: The functions of the Panchayat Samiti are as follows:

(i) Constructing and maintaining roads, gutters, wells, and borewells.
(ii) Organising vaccination drives.
(iii) Providing clean drinking water.
(iv) Maintaining cleanliness of roads and proper disposal of waste.
(v) Helping farmers improve agriculture and livestock.
(vi) Providing primary education.
(vii) Promoting handicrafts and cottage industries.
(viii) Providing financial assistance to the weaker sections of society.

3. What is your opinion?

(1) The Gram Panchayat levies various taxes.

Ans: The Gram Panchayat looks after the administration and development of the village. It implements many welfare schemes and development programmes for the benefit of the villagers. For carrying out these activities, it requires funds. Therefore, the Gram Panchayat levies various taxes to raise the necessary money.

(2) The number of Zilla Parishads is less than the total number of districts in Maharashtra.

Ans: Every district generally has a Zilla Parishad. At present, Maharashtra has 36 districts but only 34 Zilla Parishads. This is because Mumbai City District and Mumbai Suburban District do not have rural areas. Therefore, Zilla Parishads are not established there.

4. 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 ………..

Ans: Students should complete this activity on their own with the help of their teacher or by collecting information about their taluka.

5. Write a brief note on:

(1) The Sarpanch

Ans:

(i) Elections to the Gram Panchayat are held every five years.

(ii) The elected members choose a Sarpanch and a Deputy Sarpanch from among themselves.

(iii) The meetings of the Gram Panchayat are conducted under the chairmanship of the Sarpanch.

(iv) It is the responsibility of the Sarpanch to implement the village development plans.

(v) If the Sarpanch does not perform his or her duties properly, the members can bring a motion of no confidence against him or her.

(vi) In the absence of the Sarpanch, the Deputy Sarpanch carries out the work of the Gram Panchayat.

(2) The Chief Executive Officer

Ans:

(i) The Chief Executive Officer is the administrative head of the Zilla Parishad.

(ii) He or she is appointed by the State Government.

(iii) The Chief Executive Officer implements the decisions taken by the Zilla Parishad.

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