Maharashtra State Board
Standard VI – Civics
Chapter 4 – Urban Local Government Bodies
1. Choose the right option and fill in the blanks.
(1) The first city in Maharashtra to have a Municipal Corporation ______
(Nagpur, Mumbai, Latur)
Ans: Mumbai was the first city in Maharashtra to have a Municipal Corporation.
(2) The body that looks after the administration of places that are in the process of becoming cities ______
(Municipal Council, Municipal Corporation, Nagar Panchayat)
Ans: The Nagar Panchayat looks after the administration of places that are in the process of becoming cities.
(3) The office bearer who supervises the work of the Municipal Council.
(Chief Officer, Executive Officer, Commissioner)
Ans: The Chief Officer supervises the work of the Municipal Council.
2. Answer in brief.
(1) What problems do people face in cities?
Ans: The problems faced by people in cities are:
(i) Shortage of housing.
(ii) Lack of sufficient space.
(iii) Traffic congestion.
(iv) Problems related to waste disposal.
(v) Increasing crime rate.
(vi) A large number of people living in slums.
(2) Name the various committees of the Municipal Corporation.
Ans: The various committees of a Municipal Corporation include the Education Committee, Health Committee, Transport Committee, and other such committees formed to look after different departments.
3. Make a chart giving information about the urban local government bodies according to the points given below.
Ans:
| Points | Nagar Panchayat | Municipal Council | Municipal Corporation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Bearers | President and Vice-President | President and Vice-President | Mayor and Deputy Mayor |
| Number of Members | Minimum 9 and Maximum 15 | Minimum 17 and Maximum 38 | The total number of members is decided according to the population of the city |
| Officers | Executive Officer | Chief Officer | Commissioner |
4. Can you tell?
(1) Which are the essential functions of the Municipal Council?
Ans: The essential functions of the Municipal Council are:
(i) Providing street lighting.
(ii) Supplying clean drinking water.
(iii) Maintaining public hygiene and cleanliness.
(iv) Ensuring proper sewage disposal.
(v) Registering births, deaths, and marriages.
(2) Where does the Nagar Panchayat function?
Ans: The Nagar Panchayat functions in areas that are in transition from rural to urban, that is, areas which are neither fully rural nor fully urban.
5. Make different lists of places in your district according to whether they have a Nagar Panchayat, Municipal Council or a Municipal Corporation.
Ans: Students should prepare this list on their own with the help of their teacher or by collecting information about their district.