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Exercises
🎓 Class 6
Social Science
CBSE
Theory
Ch 12 — Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas
⏱ ~15 min
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Indore — A Model of Urban Governance
THINK ABOUT IT — Indore's Success
Bloom: L4 Analyse
Indore in Madhya Pradesh has been awarded the cleanest city in India under the Swachh Survekshan government scheme for seven years in a row. What could have been the role of Indore citizens in this achievement?
💡 Guidance
Indore's citizens play a vital role by: strictly following waste segregation rules (separating wet and dry waste), participating in cleanliness drives, reporting sanitation issues promptly, composting kitchen waste at home, using dustbins rather than littering, and cooperating with garbage collection schedules. The Municipal Corporation provides the infrastructure, but citizen cooperation makes it work. This is a perfect example of participatory democracy in action.
Services Under a Municipal Corporation
A Municipal Corporation like Indore's provides a wide range of services to its citizens. These include:
Key Municipal Corporation Services
Bloom: L2 UnderstandFigure: Major service categories handled by a typical Municipal Corporation.
A Conversation: Village and City Life
A conversation between Sameer (a village boy) and Anita (a city girl) reveals the similarities and differences between rural and urban governance:
Sameer: In our village, everyone knows each other and pitches in to help. We work together in the fields, celebrate festivals together, and make decisions as a community through the Gram Sabha.
Anita: In the city, it is busier and more crowded. People are often more independent and may not even know their neighbours. But there is still community spirit — when a house collapsed after heavy rains, dozens of people gathered to help clear the rubble.
Sameer: We have local bodies and elected representatives too! A few kids even noticed a dangerously low electricity wire and reported it to a Gram Sabha member. The electric post was shifted!
Anita: That is how democracy should work. It seems more complicated in the city, but the idea is the same — everyone's voice matters.
💡 Key Takeaways
Remember these key points:(1) Urban governance works through decentralised urban local bodies that fulfil various functions affecting citizens' lives.
(2) Like rural areas, urban local bodies have elected members who represent local citizens.
(3) Citizens have duties too — their participation ensures local bodies can function efficiently.
Exercises — Questions, Activities & Projects
Exercise 1 — Leaking Water Pipe
Bloom: L3 Apply
On your way to school, you and your friends notice that a water pipe is leaking. A lot of water is being wasted. What would you and your friends do in such a situation?
✅ Answer
(1) Immediately inform an adult — a parent, teacher, or nearby shopkeeper. (2) Note the exact location of the leak. (3) Call the municipal helpline or water department complaint number. (4) If your ward councillor's contact is known, report it to them. (5) Inform your school so they can follow up. (6) Meanwhile, try to alert passersby so they avoid the area if the leak is large. Quick reporting prevents water wastage and potential accidents.
Exercise 2 — Meet an Urban Local Body Member
Bloom: L4 Analyse
Invite a member of an urban local body near you to your class. Prepare a set of questions to ask them about their role and responsibilities so the meeting is fruitful.
💡 Suggested Questions
(1) What are your main responsibilities as a ward member? (2) How do you handle complaints from citizens? (3) What is the biggest challenge you face in your ward? (4) How does the Municipal Corporation decide its budget? (5) What role can students play in improving their neighbourhood? (6) How can citizens participate more actively in local governance? (7) What government schemes are currently running in our area?
Exercise 3 — Expectations from Urban Local Bodies
Bloom: L4 Analyse
Discuss with adult members of your family and neighbourhood, and make a list of their expectations from the urban local bodies.
✅ Guidance
Common expectations include: regular garbage collection, well-maintained roads, reliable water supply, functioning streetlights, clean drains to prevent flooding, well-maintained parks, prompt response to complaints, transparent use of tax money, good public sanitation facilities, and safe pedestrian zones near schools and hospitals.
Exercise 4 — Good Urban Local Body
Bloom: L6 Create
Make a list of characteristics of a good urban local body.
💡 Guidance
A good urban local body should: (1) be transparent in financial matters, (2) respond promptly to citizen complaints, (3) ensure regular civic services (water, sanitation, roads), (4) involve citizens in decision-making, (5) use technology for efficient service delivery, (6) plan for sustainable development, (7) be inclusive of all communities, and (8) maintain accountability through regular public meetings.
Exercise 5 — Comparing Rural and Urban
Bloom: L4 Analyse
What are the similarities and differences between the Panchayati Raj system in rural areas and the urban local bodies?
✅ Answer
Similarities: Both have elected representatives; both handle local infrastructure and welfare; both collect taxes/fees; both are under State government authority; both aim for participatory democracy; both reserve seats for women and disadvantaged sections.Differences: Panchayati Raj has a clear three-tier structure while urban bodies vary by population size; Gram Sabha provides direct citizen participation while cities use ward committees; rural bodies focus on agriculture and village development while urban bodies handle complex city infrastructure; the scale of operations and budgets differs greatly; urban areas deal with more diverse populations and complex problems.
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Competency-Based Questions — Exercises
Case Study: A new residential colony in a city with 15 lakh people has been facing irregular water supply and uncollected garbage for weeks. The residents formed a group and met their ward councillor. The councillor raised the issue at the Municipal Corporation meeting, and within a month, regular services were restored.
Q1. A city with a population of 15 lakhs would have which type of urban local body?
L2 Understand
Answer: (C) — Cities with population above 10 lakhs have a Municipal Corporation. With 15 lakhs, this city qualifies.
Q2. The residents forming a group to approach their ward councillor demonstrates:
L3 Apply
Answer: (B) — When citizens come together and approach their elected representatives with specific concerns, it creates accountability and leads to action. This is participatory democracy at work.
Q3. Explain how the ward committee system helps bridge the gap between citizens and the Municipal Corporation.
L4 Analyse
Model Answer: The ward committee system bridges the gap between citizens and the Municipal Corporation by providing a local point of contact. Each ward has an elected councillor who lives in or near the area and understands local problems firsthand. Citizens can approach their ward councillor directly with complaints rather than navigating a large bureaucracy. The councillor then raises these issues at Municipal Corporation meetings, ensuring that ground-level problems receive attention. This layered approach makes urban governance more accessible and responsive.
Creative Q. Design a "Citizen Report Card" that residents of a ward could use to grade their urban local body's performance on different services. What categories would you include?
L6 Create
Hint: Consider categories like: water supply reliability, road quality, garbage collection frequency, streetlight maintenance, drain cleaning, park upkeep, response time to complaints, and transparency in budget. Use a simple rating scale (Excellent/Good/Average/Poor) for each category.
🎯 Practice Questions — Exercises
✅ True or False
Citizens have no duties towards urban local bodies — only the government has responsibilities.
FALSE
Ward committees help monitor local issues like water leaks and damaged roads.
TRUE
The Swachh Survekshan evaluates the cleanliness of cities across India.
TRUE
Correction: In a participatory democracy, citizens also have duties. They must follow waste segregation rules, report problems, pay taxes on time, and cooperate with local bodies to keep their areas clean and well-maintained.
🔗 Match the Following
1. Chennai Corporation
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(a) Cleanest city award (7 years)
2. Indore
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(b) Oldest municipal institution (1688)
3. Ward Committee
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(c) Basic unit of urban governance
Answers: 1→(b), 2→(a), 3→(c)
✨ Think & Create
Imagine you are having a conversation with a friend from a village (like Sameer and Anita in the chapter). Your friend is visiting your city for the first time. Write a short dialogue (8-10 exchanges) where you explain how the city is governed and what makes it different from village governance.
💡 Guidance
Cover these points in your dialogue: the size and diversity of the city, the role of the Municipal Corporation, how wards work, waste management, taxes and services, the importance of citizen participation, and how both village and city governance share the same democratic principles of elected representatives and citizen participation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important questions in Class 6 Civics Part 2 — Exercises?
The exercise section of Class 6 Civics covers competency-based questions aligned with CBSE CBQ format. These include multiple-choice questions testing analysis and application skills, assertion-reason questions requiring logical reasoning, and short and long answer questions that develop critical thinking. Students should practise all question types to prepare for board examinations.
How should I prepare for Class 6 Civics exercises?
To prepare effectively, first read the complete NCERT chapter thoroughly. Then attempt the exercises without referring to the textbook. Check your answers against the NCERT solutions. Focus on understanding concepts rather than memorising answers. Practise CBQ-format questions as they test higher-order thinking skills like analysis, evaluation, and application.
Are NCERT exercises enough for Class 6 Civics board exam preparation?
NCERT exercises form the foundation of board exam preparation for Class 6 Civics. CBSE recommends NCERT as the primary textbook, and most board questions are based on NCERT content. However, students should also practise competency-based questions and assertion-reason questions in the latest CBSE format to score well.
What is the CBQ format in Class 6 Civics?
CBQ stands for Competency-Based Questions, introduced by CBSE to test higher-order thinking skills. These questions present a passage, data, or case study followed by questions that require students to analyse, evaluate, or apply their knowledge rather than simply recall facts. CBQ questions are an important part of the current CBSE examination pattern.
How many marks are exercises worth in Class 6 Civics?
In the CBSE board examination for Class 6, Civics carries a significant weightage. The exercises help students practise the types of questions that appear in the exam, including objective questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions. Regular practice of NCERT exercises ensures thorough preparation for all question formats.
What types of questions are included in NCERT Class 6 Civics exercises?
NCERT Class 6 Civics exercises include a variety of question types such as fill in the blanks, true or false, match the following, short answer questions, long answer questions, map-based questions, and activity-based questions. The MyAISchool interactive version adds CBQ-format questions and assertion-reason pairs for comprehensive exam preparation.
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