unit -1 your city your Village

What is the other name of Nagar palika?

• Village council

• Urban self government

• District assembly

• Town committee

What is municipal corporation?

• Called nagar nigam,built in large towns and cities with a minimum population of 5lakhs

• Area divided into wards

• Set up in transitional areas.

• Formed in small cities and towns

Who is the head of gram Panchayat?

• Alderman

• Panchayat samiti

• Sarpanch

• Pramukh

What is tenure of block samiti?

• 6yrs

• 4yrs

• 5yrs

• 3yrs

What is the primary purpose of the gram sabha?

• Implementing national policies

• Discussing and deciding on local issues

• Managing state-level projects

• Overseeing district -level development

Which one out of following statements is correct in the context of panchayati Raj?

• One-third seats are compulsorily reserved for women

• It is the second level of a democratic government

• A vice -principal is also elected by the sarpanch

• The panchayati Raj system consists of five levels.

Which one out of following influenced the lifestyle of people in medieval India?

• Democracy and secularism

• Various dynasties and empires

• Globalization and industrialisation

• Principles of Dharma , karma and moksha

What is barter system?

• Setup panchayats at the village level and municipalities in the cities is barter system

• Exchange of goods and services directly, without using money

• When someone gives money to another person with the understanding that it will be paid back

• Improved infrastructure and advanced technology

What are inscriptions?

• Special events of the past

• These are words or carvings on old buildings or statues.

• Narratives from people.

• Presence of historical monuments

List two sources that help us become aware of special places in our locality?

• Narratives from others and listening to folktales

• Monuments and ruins of ancient sites

• Parks and playground

• Town halls and panchayat bhavans