NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Social Science (Civics) Chapter 4 Panchayati Raj

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Class : 6th
Subject : Civics
Chapter : 5
Chapter Name : Panchayati Raj

Q1 What problem did the villagers in Hardas village face? What did they do to solve this
problem?

Answer. People of Hardas village faced the problem of shortage of drinking water. They
held prolonged discussion on the topic and found a solution which was economical and
sustainable. As short term solution, the villagers agreed on deepening the hand-pumps
and wells. As long term solution, the villagers agreed to implement conservation of
water and recharging the water bodies.

Q2 What, in your opinion, is the importance of the Gram Sabha? Do you think all
members should attend Gram Sabha meetings? Why?

Answer. The Gram Sabha functions to provide checks and balances on the working of the
Gram Panchayat. During the meeting of the Gram Sabha, all the attendants have the
right to raise questions if they �nd some wrongdoing. It is important that all members of
the village attend the Gram Sabha meetings. This helps in proper implementation of
various programmes. This also helps in making every person responsible for the welfare
of the Panchayat.

Q3 What is the link between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?

Answer. The elected members serve as the link between the Gram Sabha and the Gram
Panchayat.

Q4 Take an example of any one task done by a Panchayat in your area/nearby rural area
and �nd out the following:

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a. Why it was taken up.
b. Where the money came from.
c. Whether or not the work has been completed.

Answer.

There was acute shortage of drinking water in village Rampur. Situation was worse
especially during the summer season. So, the Gram Panchayat worked on �nding a
permanent solution to this problem.
Part of the money came from grants from the government. Another part came from
the taxes collected by the Panchayat.
The work has been completed. Two ponds in the village were cleaned and
deepened. Trees were planted on all sides of the pond. Arrangements were made to
allow rainwater to �ow into the pond.

Q5 What is the difference between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?

Answer. Gram Panchayat is an elected body whose members are elected by the people.
Gram Sabha is the meeting of the Gram Panchayat. All the adults of the village are the
members of the Gram Sabha.

Q6 Read the following news item.
Nimone is a village on the Chauphula-Shirur Road. Like many others, this village has
also been facing a severe water shortage for the last few months and villagers depend on
tankers for all their needs. Bhagvan Mahadeo Lad (35) of this village was beaten with
sticks, iron rods and axes by a group of seven men. The incident came to light when some
villagers brought a badly injured Lad to hospital for treatment. In the FIR recorded by the
police Lad said that he was attacked when he insisted that the water in the tanker must
be emptied into the storage tanks constructed as part of the water supply scheme by
Nimone Gram Panchayat so that there would be equal distribution of water. However, he
alleged that the upper caste men were against this and told him that the tanker water
was not meant for the lower castes.
Adapted from Indian Express, May 1, 2004
a. Why was Bhagvan beaten?
b. Do you think that the above is a case of discrimination? Why?

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Book : Social And Political Life NCERT Solutions | Chapter - 5 Civics

Answer. a. Bhagvan was beaten because he insisted on the tankers being emptied in the
storage tank. This was against the wishes of the upper caste people in the village.
b. This is a clear case of caste-based discrimination. In this case, people from upper caste
want to enjoy all the comforts. They also want to deny the lower caste people even the
basic need of drinking water.

Q7 Find out more about watershed development and how it bene�ts an area?

Answer. Watershed Development Programme is an initiative of the government. It is
done by the Non-government Organisation (NGOs). It helps in conservation of water by
plantation, making bundns, canals etc.

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