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MCQs-Chapter 8–How the Land Becomes Sacred-Class 7 SST

  Multiple Choice Questions Chapter 8–How the Land Becomes Sacred Class 7 Subject Social Science **************************** 35 MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) Which of the following religions did not originate in India? a) Buddhism b) Sikhism c) Islam ✔️ d) Jainism The Mahabodhi Stupa is located in: a) Sanchi b) Bodh Gaya ✔️ c) Varanasi d) Mathura A tīrtha symbolically represents: a) A trade route b) A border c) A spiritual crossing ✔️ d) A temple structure In Sikhism, the Akal Takht is located at: a) Patna b) Delhi c) Amritsar ✔️ d) Anandpur The shrine of Sabarimala is in: a) Tamil Nadu b) Karnataka c) Kerala ✔️ d) Andhra Pradesh Pandharpur Wari is a pilgrimage held in: a) Gujarat b) Maharashtra ✔️ c) Odisha d) Punjab Bhūdevī is regarded as: a) A river goddess b) Goddess of wisdom c) Mother Earth ✔️ d) A star deity The Dongria Khond tribe worships which hill? a) Nanda Devi b) Girnar c) Niyam Dongar ✔️ d) Shatru...

In Text Questions:Grassroots Democracy–Part 3 Local Government in Urban Areas(Class 6-SST)

In Text Questions

Grassroots Democracy–Part 3 Local Government in Urban Areas
Class 6
Subject-Social Science

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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, religions, and cultures.
  • They require more services like transportation, education, and health.
  • Urban areas are hubs of trade, industries, and modern facilities.
  • 4. With your classmates, make a list of diverse communities residing in any city that you are familiar with. How many were you able to list? What else do you observe in the list? 

    Answer: 

  • Example: In Mumbai, you may find Gujaratis, Maharashtrians, Tamilians, Parsis, Muslims, and Christians.
  • Observations:
    • Variety of languages spoken.
    • Different festivals celebrated.
    • Diverse cuisines and traditions.
  • 5. In Fig. 12.2 above, what similarities and differences do you notice between the Panchayati Raj system and the urban local government? 

    Answer: 

  • Similarities:
    • Both are forms of local self-government.
    • Both have elected members.
  • Differences:
    • Panchayati Raj is for rural areas; urban local government is for cities/towns.
    • Functions and population served differ.
  • 6. Can you think of four or five more actions that responsible citizens might take to help their area of the city? 

    Answer: 

  • Reporting issues like leaking pipes or damaged roads.
  • Participating in cleanliness drives.
  • Following waste segregation rules.
  • Conserving water and electricity.
  • Volunteering in community programs.
  • 7. Select a few cities, from your State and from a few neighbouring States. These may include the city you live in or the city nearest to your town or village. How will you find out if they have a Nagar Panchayat, Municipal Council or Municipal Corporation? Draw a table with the names of the cities and the type of urban local body each of them has. 

    Answer: 

    • Check the population of the city:
      • Population above 10 lakhs: Municipal Corporation.
      • 1 to 10 lakhs: Municipal Council.
      • Smaller towns: Nagar Panchayat.
    • Example Table:
      City Name          Urban Local Body Type
      Chennai        Municipal Corporation
      Madurai        Municipal Council
      Small Town Nearby        Nagar Panchayat

    8. How do urban local bodies fund their activities? (Hint: Look carefully at the pictures of the functions performed by Indore Municipal Corporation in Figure 12.4 on page 178.) Are some of them paid services?

    Answer: 

    • They collect taxes like property tax and water charges.
    • Charge for paid services like:
      • Water tanker supply.
      • Septic tank cleaning.
      • Business licenses.
    • Additional revenue from fines and fees.

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