NCERT Class6 Social Studies Chapter 11 to 14

Chapter 11: Grassroots Democracy – Part 2

Local Government in Rural Areas**

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a Gram Sabha?
   The Gram Sabha is a meeting of all adult villagers.

2. What is a Gram Panchayat?
   It is the local government body of a village.

3. Who is the Sarpanch?
   The elected head of the Gram Panchayat.

4. What is rural development?
   Improvement of villages.

5. Name one function of Gram Panchayat.
   Maintaining village roads.

Medium Answer Questions

1. Explain the role of Gram Sabha.
   The Gram Sabha discusses village problems and approves development work.

2. How is the Sarpanch elected?
   The villagers elect the Sarpanch through voting.

3. What are the functions of Gram Panchayat?
   It maintains roads, water supply, schools, and sanitation.

4. Why is local government important?
   It solves problems at the village level.

5. How does rural local government help people?
   It ensures development and participation.

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Chapter 12: Grassroots Democracy – Part 3

Local Government in Urban Areas**

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a municipality?
   A local government body for towns and cities.

2. Who is a Mayor?
   The head of a municipal corporation.

3. What is sanitation?
   Cleanliness and waste management.

4. Name one urban local body.
   Municipal Corporation.

5. What is property tax?
   Tax on houses and buildings.

Medium Answer Questions

1. Explain urban local government.
   It manages cities and towns.

2. What are the functions of municipalities?
   Water supply, roads, sanitation, and street lighting.

3. How are municipal members elected?
   Citizens elect them through voting.

4. Why are taxes important?
   They provide funds for development.

5. How do urban local bodies help citizens?
   They provide basic services.

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Chapter 13: The Value of Work

Short Answer Questions

1. What is work?
   Any activity done to earn or help.

2. Name one type of work.
   Farming.

3. What is dignity of labour?
   Respect for all kinds of work.

4. Who is a worker?
   A person who works.

5. Why is work important?
   It supports life and society.

Medium Answer Questions

1. Why should all work be respected?
   Every work helps society and deserves respect.

2. Explain dignity of labour.
   No work is small or big; all are equal.

3. What are paid and unpaid works?
   Paid work earns money; unpaid work helps family.

4. How does work help society?
   It meets people’s needs.

5. Why is cooperation important at work?
   It improves efficiency and harmony.

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Chapter 14: Economic Activities Around Us

Short Answer Questions

1. What are economic activities?
   Activities done to earn a living.

2. Name one primary activity.
   Agriculture.

3. What is trade?
   Buying and selling of goods.

4. What are services?
   Activities that provide help.

5. Name one service activity.
   Teaching.

Medium Answer Questions

1. Explain primary activities.
   Activities using natural resources like farming and fishing.

2. What are secondary activities?
   Manufacturing goods from raw materials.

3. Describe tertiary activities.
   Service activities like transport and education.

4. Why are economic activities important?
   They provide goods, services, and income.

5. How do economic activities support development?
   They create jobs and improve living standards.