Civics Question Answers Chapter 3 Rural Local Government Bodies Class 6 Maharashtra Board

Exercise

1. Put a tick (✓) in the right box:

1. The Gram Panchayat looks after the local administration of the village. (✓)

2. It is binding to hold at least six meetings of the Gram Sabha in each financial year. (✓)

3. At present, there are 36 districts in Maharashtra. (✓)

2. Make a list of the functions of the Panchayat Samiti:

The Panchayat Samiti performs the following functions:

1. Water Supply – Provides clean drinking water.
2. Education – Manages schools and educational programs.
3. Health Services – Ensures hospitals and healthcare facilities.
4. Public Hygiene – Keeps roads and public places clean.
5. Agriculture Support – Helps farmers with farming and livestock.
6. Village Development – Plans and implements government schemes.

3. What is your opinion?

1. The Gram Panchayat levies various taxes.

• Yes, the Gram Panchayat collects taxes like house tax, water tax, and market tax for village development.

2. The number of Zilla Parishads is less than the total number of districts in Maharashtra.

• Yes, there are 36 districts but only 34 Zilla Parishads because Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban do not have rural populations.

3. The name of the Deputy Chairman of the Panchayat Samiti:

• (Students need to fill in the name of their local Deputy Chairman.)

4. The name of the Block Development Officer:

• (Students need to find and write the name of their local officer.)

5. The name of the Block Education Officer:

• (Students need to find and write the name of their local officer.)

4. Complete the Table:

My Taluka, My Panchayat Samiti

1. Name of the Taluka: __________ (Students need to fill in their own taluka name.)
2. The name of the Chairman of the Panchayat Samiti: __________ (Students need to find and write the name of their local Chairman.)

5. Write a brief note on:

1. The Sarpanch:

• The Sarpanch is the elected head of the Gram Panchayat. He/She leads meetings, implements development plans, and represents the village in the government.

2. The Chief Executive Officer:

• The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Zilla Parishad is appointed by the State Government. He/She ensures that government schemes and policies are properly implemented at the district level.