Exercise Question Answers for Chapter 2 Reshaping India’s Political Map for Class VIII in subject social Science ********************************* Questions and activities: 1. Compare the political strategies of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals. What similarities and differences existed between them? Answer: Similarities: Both aimed to control a large part of India. Both used strong armies and weapons to conquer. Taxes from people and trade were their main income. Built forts, palaces, and mosques/temples. Faced resistance from local rulers. Differences: Delhi Sultans mostly ruled through force and raids. Mughal rulers, especially Akbar, used alliances, marriages, and tolerance. Mughals built a better administration (mansabdari system). Delhi Sultans shifted capitals and had frequent violent successions. Mughals stayed in power longer because of better planning. 2. Why did kingdoms like the Vijayanagara Empire and the Ahom Kin...
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Grassroots Democracy–Part 3 Local Government in Urban Areas
Class 6
Subject-Social Science
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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 steps are taken to prevent water wastage and pollution?
- How do you include public opinions in your decisions?
- What challenges do you face in improving the city?.
3. Discuss with adult members of your family and neigh-bourhood, and make a list of their expectations from the urban local bodies.
Answer: Expectations of adults from urban local bodies:
- Clean and well-maintained roads and drains.
- Regular garbage collection and waste management.
- Reliable water supply and electricity.
- Affordable public transport and parking facilities.
- Safety measures in public spaces, including streetlights.
4. Make a list of characteristics of a good urban local body.
Answer: Characteristics of a good urban local body:
- Provides efficient services like sanitation and water supply.
- Maintains transparency in decisions and funds.
- Encourages citizen participation in governance.
- Resolves issues quickly and effectively.
- Focuses on sustainable development and eco-friendly solutions.
5. What are the similarities and differences between the Panchayati Raj system in rural areas and the urban local bodies?
Answer: Similarities and differences between Panchayati Raj and urban local bodies:
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Aspect |
Panchayati Raj |
Urban Local Bodies |
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Location |
Rural areas |
Urban areas |
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Structure |
Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti,
Zila Parishad |
Municipal Corporation, Council,
Nagar Panchayat |
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Functions |
Focus on agriculture, rural
roads, water |
Focus on infrastructure,
sanitation, transport |
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Citizen Participation |
Through Gram Sabha |
Through Ward Committees |
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Similarities |
Both are decentralized and have
elected members. |
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