Class6 civ ch5

Q1. Why is local self government necessary?

Ans.- Local self government is to give better governance as people can better understand the problems at local level and can help to reach to the most efficient solution. It also helps to deliver the benefits of government programmes to the local people.

Q2. Name the various levels of the Panchayati Raj system in rural areas.

Ans.- The various levels of the Panchayati Raj system in rural areas are as follows:-

                - District level (Zila Parishad)

                - Block Samiti

                - Gram Panchayat

Q3. What is gram sabha?

Ans.- All the people of the village those are above the age of 18 collectively form gram sabha.

Q4. Why is local self-government described as 'Power to the People'?

Ans.- Local Self Government is elected by the local people and people directly participate in the functioning of it, that's why we can describe it as 'Power to the People'.

Give your answer in three or four sentences.

Q1. Explain any three functions of the village panchayat.

Ans.- Three functions of village panchayat are as follows:-

                - Develop and maintain facilities like:- Roads, public wells and water tanks, Health and                           sanitation.

                - Building and supervision of Primary Schools

                - Maintenance of records of births and deaths.

Q2. Explain how a Nyaya Panchayat Functions.

Ans.- Nyaya Panchayat is the judiciary function of the Gram Panchayat which can deal with civil cases at local level.

                Nyaya Panchayat can only impose fine and cannot send anyone to the jail.

Q3. How does the Block Samiti directly encourage agriculture and Industries?

Ans.- Block Samiti monitors different factors essential for the agriculture and does necessary arrangement for agriculture, like:- subsidy on equipments, quality seeds, fertilisers, Water for irrigation(wells, canals), etc.

                also promote development of small scale industries.

Q4. What is the composition of the zilla parishad?

Ans.- Members of Zilla Parishad are as follows:-

                - Presidents of Block Samitis

                - MLA and MP

                - Chairpersons of Municipal boards and Mayors of Corporations

These all collectively form Zilla Parishad.