Class 6 Social Science - WEST-BENGAL
Civics: Grassroots Democracy Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas
This chapter explores how local self-government functions in towns and cities under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) Class 6 syllabus. Students will learn about urban local bodies like Municipalities and Municipal Corporations, how urban areas are divided into wards, and how councillors are elected by the public. The chapter highlights the crucial role these bodies play in providing civic amenities such as safe drinking water, street lighting, sanitation, and healthcare. Understanding this chapter is essential for board exams as it forms the foundation of civic awareness and local administration.
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Municipality
An urban local government body set up for the administration of smaller towns and cities with a specific population range.
Municipal Corporation
The highest form of urban local government responsible for administering large metropolitan cities like Kolkata.
Ward
A smaller territorial constituency into which a city or town is divided for administrative and election purposes.
Councillor
An elected representative of a specific ward who voices the concerns of the local people in the municipal board meetings.
Mayor
The political head and chairperson of a Municipal Corporation who presides over its meetings and guides city development.
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Board Exam Info
In the West Bengal Board (WBBSE) Class 6 Social Science examinations, this chapter typically carries around 6 to 8 marks. Questions commonly include short-answer questions, differences between a Municipality and a Municipal Corporation, and defining key terms like Ward and Mayor.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Municipality is formed in smaller towns, while a Municipal Corporation is established in very large cities with huge populations like Kolkata.
Who is the head of a Municipality?
The head of a Municipality is known as the Chairperson.
What are the main functions of urban local bodies?
Their main functions include supplying drinking water, maintaining street lights, garbage collection, building roads, and running primary schools and hospitals.
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