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In Text Questions Grassroots Democracy–Part 3 Local Government in Urban Areas Class 6 Subject-Social Science ***************************************** 1. What are urban local bodies and what are their functions?  Answer :  Urban local bodies are organizations that govern cities and towns. Examples: Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, and Nagar Panchayats. Their functions include: Managing infrastructure (roads, water supply, drainage). Collecting taxes and garbage. Providing services like health camps and maintaining public spaces. Planning for social and economic development. 2. Why are they important in governance and democracy?  Answer:  They bring decision-making closer to the people. Help in solving local problems effectively. Encourage citizen participation in governance. 3. Why is a city like Kolkata, Chennai or Mumbai more complex and diverse than a village or a town? Answer:   Cities have larger populations with different languages, religio...

 NCERT Solutions: Grassroots Democracy–Part 3 Local Government in Urban Areas Class 6 Subject-Social Science *************************************** Questions, activities and projects: 1. On your way to school, you and your friends notice that a water pipe is leaking. A lot of water is being wasted on account of the leak. What would you and your friends do in such a situation? Answer:  Inform the municipal corporation or local urban body immediately. Use a mobile app or helpline, if available, to report the issue. Ensure the problem is resolved by following up. Spread awareness among friends about saving water​. 2. Invite a member of an urban local body near you to your class. Discuss with them their role and responsibilities. Prepare a set of questions to ask them so that the meeting is fruitful. Answer:  Questions for a member of an urban local body : What are your main responsibilities in managing the area? How do you ensure garbage disposal and cleanliness? What step...

Grassroots Democracy–Part 2 Local Government in Rural Areas Class-6 Subject-Social Science ******************************* 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 Panchayati Raj and their functions : Gram Panchayat (Village level) : Looks after local needs like roads, water, schools, and sanitation. Panchayat Samiti (Block level) : Coordinates between villages, manages resources, and plans development projects. Zila Parishad (District level) : Oversees overall development and works on large projects like healthcare and infrastructure. 2. Write a letter to the Sarpanch regarding the issue of plastic bags lying on the roadside in the village. Answer:    To, The Sarpanch, [Village Name], [Date]   Subject: Request to address the issue of plastic bags on the...

Grassroots Democracy – Part 2 Local Government in Rural Areas In Text Question Answers Class-6         Subject-Social Science **************************************************** 1. What are Panchayati Raj institutions? Answer: Panchayati Raj institutions are local self-government systems in villages in India. They allow villagers to manage their own affairs and solve local problems. These institutions are divided into three levels: Gram Panchayat (village level), Panchayat Samiti (block level), and Zila Parishad (district level)​. 2. What are their functions? Answer: The Panchayati Raj institutions are responsible for: Maintaining roads, water supply, and sanitation. Providing education and healthcare. Managing local resources like land and water. Running welfare programs for women, children, and disadvantaged groups. Resolving disputes in the village. Implementing government schemes​. 3. Why are they important in governance and democracy? Answer: They ...

Chapter-Population(Geography)  Class-9 Subject-Social Science Population Size and Distribution What is the total population of India as per the 2011 Census? a) 1.02 billion b) 1.21 billion c) 1.35 billion d) 1.15 billion Answer: b) 1.21 billion What percentage of the world’s population does India account for? a) 15% b) 10% c) 17% d) 20% Answer: c) 17% Which state has the highest population in India? a) Maharashtra b) Uttar Pradesh c) Bihar d) West Bengal Answer: b) Uttar Pradesh Which state has the lowest population in India? a) Arunachal Pradesh b) Sikkim c) Goa d) Nagaland Answer: b) Sikkim India occupies what percentage of the world’s geographical area? a) 2.4% b) 3.2% c) 1.5% d) 4.0% Answer: a) 2.4% What is the population density of India as per the 2011 Census? a) 450 persons/sq km b) 350 persons/sq km c) 382 persons/sq km d) 400 persons/sq km Answer: c) 382 persons/sq km Which state has the highest population density? a) West Bengal b) Kerala c) Uttar Pradesh d) Bi...

  Multiple Choice Questions Chapter-India's Cultural Roots Class 6 Subject-Social Science ------------------------------------------------------------------- MCQs What does the word "Veda" mean? a) Wisdom b) Knowledge c) History d) Religion Answer : b) Knowledge Which is the oldest of the four Vedas? a) Yajur Veda b) Sāma Veda c) Ṛig Veda d) Atharva Veda Answer : c) Ṛig Veda The Vedic hymns were primarily: a) Written in manuscripts b) Recited orally c) Carved on stones d) Inscribed in temples Answer : b) Recited orally UNESCO recognized Vedic chanting as: a) A historical event b) A masterpiece of oral heritage c) A cultural festival d) A unique language Answer : b) A masterpiece of oral heritage Who composed the Vedic hymns? a) Kings b) Priests c) Rishis and Rishikas d) Tribal chiefs Answer : c) Rishis and Rishikas What does "ṛitam" signify in Vedic culture? a) Knowledge b) Order and truth c) Worship d) Enlightenment Answer : b) Order and truth What messag...

 COME TO LEARN  NCERT Solutions  Chapter 5 - India, That is Bharat  Class - 6  Subject-Social Science  ************************************* Topic 1: Names and Definitions of India (MCQs) What is the ancient term used in the Ṛig Veda to describe the land of seven rivers? a) Bhāratavarṣha b) Sapta Sindhava c) Jambudvīpa d) Hindustān Answer : b) Sapta Sindhava What does “Bhāratavarṣha” mean? a) Land of the seven rivers b) Country of the Bharatas c) Island of the jamun tree d) Land of spices Answer : b) Country of the Bharatas What is “Jambudvīpa”? a) Land of seven rivers b) Island of the jamun tree c) A kingdom in southern India d) A Persian name for India Answer : b) Island of the jamun tree Which ancient text mentions Bhāratavarṣha? a) The Ṛig Veda b) The Mahābhārata c) The Viṣhṇu Purāṇa d) All of the above Answer : d) All of the above What phrase is used in the Indian Constitution to describe the country? a) Hindustān b) India, that is Bharat c) Sa...

Multiple Choice Questions Chapter-Unity in Diversity, or ‘Many in the One’ Class - 6 Subject-Social Science ------------------------------------------------------------ Unity in Diversity (MCQs) What does “Unity in Diversity” mean? a) Everyone is the same b) Different cultures living in harmony c) No diversity in the country d) People speaking only one language Answer : b) Different cultures living in harmony Who said, “Oh, grant me my prayer, that I may never lose the bliss of the touch of the one in the play of the many”? a) Mahatma Gandhi b) Rabindranath Tagore c) Jawaharlal Nehru d) Sri Aurobindo Answer : b) Rabindranath Tagore How many languages were counted in the Anthropological Survey of India’s study? a) 25 b) 325 c) 500 d) 1000 Answer : b) 325 What are staple grains used in almost every region of India? a) Barley, maize, wheat, rice b) Fruits, spices, and lentils c) Fish and meat d) None of the above Answer : a) Barley, maize, wheat, rice The sari is an example of: a...

Multiple Choice Questions Chapter- The Value of Work Class - 6 Subject-Social Science -------------------------------------------------------------- Economic and Non-Economic Activities (MCQs) What are economic activities? a) Activities done for love and care b) Activities that involve earning money or its worth c) Activities only done in rural areas d) Activities that are part of festivals Answer : b) Activities that involve earning money or its worth What are non-economic activities? a) Activities done to earn money b) Activities done out of gratitude, love, or care c) Activities always performed in groups d) Activities that involve only professionals Answer : b) Activities done out of gratitude, love, or care Which of the following is an economic activity? a) Cooking food for the family b) Teaching students for a salary c) Helping an elderly person cross the street d) Planting trees in a park Answer : b) Teaching students for a salary What is “payment in kind”? a) Payment made th...