NCERT Solutions-Grassroots Democracy-Part 2-Class 6 SST

Questions, activities and projects:

1. Test yourself — without looking at the text above, can you name the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system? What are the key functions of each of the three tiers?

Answer: Three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system and their functions:

• Village Level (Gram Panchayat): Handles village issues like water, roads, and schools.
• Block Level (Panchayat Samiti): Coordinates work between villages and looks at block-wide issues.
• District Level (Zila Parishad): Oversees development across the district and works with higher government bodies.

2. Write a letter to the Sarpanch regarding the issue of plastic bags lying on the roadside in the village.

Answer: Letter to the Sarpanch about plastic bags on the roadside:

 “Dear Sarpanch,

     I want to bring to your attention the issue of plastic bags littering our village roadsides. Could we organize a clean-up and encourage people to avoid plastic bags? This will keep our village clean and safe.

     Thank you!”

3. In your view, what type of person should be a Gram Panchayat member?

Answer:  Qualities for a Gram Panchayat member:

• Honest, responsible, caring for the community, good listener, and willing to solve problems.

4. Let us suppose that you study in a village school. The school is located next to a highway and students find it difficult to cross the road when they come to school or leave at the end of the day. What are the options to solve this issue? Which institutions in the Panchayati Raj can help you? What can the students do?

Answer:  Solutions for students’ safety on the highway near a village school:

• Options include building a pedestrian crossing or speed bumps. The Gram Panchayat can raise this issue, and the Panchayat Samiti can coordinate with authorities for safety measures. Students can make a request or start a petition for support.

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Grassroots Democracy Part-1 Governance

Grassroots Democracy Part-2 Local Government in Rural Areas

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