Class 6 Social Science - WEST-BENGAL
Civics: Grassroots Democracy Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas
This chapter continues the study of Grassroots Democracy by focusing on local self-government in rural areas of West Bengal, specifically the Panchayati Raj system. Students will learn about the three tiers of rural local government: the Gram Panchayat at the village level, the Panchayat Samiti at the block level, and the Zilla Parishad at the district level. The chapter explains how these bodies are formed through elections, their sources of income, and their role in rural development, sanitation, and education. Understanding this structure is crucial for Class 6 WBBSE exams as it forms the basis of Indian local governance.
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Gram Panchayat
The lowest tier of the Panchayati Raj system operating at the village level, responsible for local welfare tasks like village sanitation, water supply, and street lighting.
Gram Sansad
An assembly of all registered voters in a Gram Panchayat constituency that meets annually to discuss development work, budgets, and audit accounts.
Panchayat Samiti
The intermediate or middle tier of the rural local government that coordinates development activities across several Gram Panchayats within a block.
Zilla Parishad
The apex or highest tier of the Panchayati Raj system operating at the district level, responsible for planning and implementing district-wide development schemes.
Nyaya Panchayat
A local judicial body set up to provide speedy and inexpensive justice for minor civil and criminal disputes in rural areas.
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Board Exam Info
In the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) Class 6 Social Science examinations, this chapter typically carries around 6 to 10 marks. Common question types include short objective questions, fill-in-the-blanks about the three tiers, short descriptive questions on the functions of a Gram Panchayat, and differentiating between Gram Panchayat and Panchayat Samiti.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system in West Bengal?
The three tiers are the Gram Panchayat (village level), the Panchayat Samiti (block level), and the Zilla Parishad (district level).
Who heads a Gram Panchayat?
A Gram Panchayat is headed by a Pradhan, who is elected from among the elected members of the panchayat.
What is the main function of a Gram Sansad?
The Gram Sansad discusses the annual budget, reviews past development works, and helps select beneficiaries for various government welfare schemes in the village.
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