Class 6 Social Science Civics– Chapter 11: Grassroots Democracy – Part 2 (Local Government in Rural Areas) True/False

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Class 6 Social Science Chapter 11 True/False Statement for “Grassroots Democracy – Part 2 Local Government in Rural Areas” (based on NCERT textbook Exploring Society: India and Beyond).

True/False with Answers for Practice – SST Chapter 11 – Grassroots Democracy – Part 2 Local Government in Rural Areas

Class 6 Social Science – Exploring Society: India and Beyond
Theme D – Governance and Democracy
S. St. Chapter 11: Grassroots Democracy – Part 2 Local Government in Rural Areas
This includes True/False normally asked in school exams, tests, and NCERT exercises.

SET 1 – True/False

  1. Panchayati Raj institutions are a system of local self-government in rural areas.
  2. India has about 6,000 villages.
  3. The Panchayati Raj system helps bring governance closer to the people.
  4. Most of India’s population lives in urban areas.
  5. Villagers can solve many local problems through Panchayats.
  6. Lakshmanpur village in the chapter has around 700 people.
  7. Panchayati Raj institutions help in implementing government schemes.
  8. All decisions in villages are taken only by the central government.
  9. Panchayats help promote development in villages.
  10. The Panchayati Raj system encourages people to participate in decision making.

Answers:

  1. True
  2. False
  3. True
  4. False
  5. True
  6. True
  7. True
  8. False
  9. True
  10. True

SET 2 – True/False

  1. Panchayati Raj is a three-tier system.
  2. The three levels are village, block, and district.
  3. Gram Panchayat is the highest level of Panchayati Raj.
  4. Zila Parishad works at the district level.
  5. Panchayat Samiti works at the block level.
  6. Gram Panchayat works at the village level.
  7. Panchayati Raj institutions deal only with agriculture matters.
  8. They also work on roads, health, and education.
  9. Panchayat Samiti connects Gram Panchayat and Zila Parishad.
  10. The Panchayati Raj structure is exactly the same in every country.

Answers:

  1. True
  2. True
  3. False
  4. True
  5. True
  6. True
  7. False
  8. True
  9. True
  10. False

SET 3 – True/False

  1. Gram Sabha consists of all adult voters of a village.
  2. Members of the Gram Panchayat are elected by the Gram Sabha.
  3. The head of the Gram Panchayat is called the Sarpanch or Pradhan.
  4. Only men can become Sarpanch.
  5. Women are increasingly becoming Sarpanchs.
  6. Gram Sabha meetings discuss local issues.
  7. People in the Gram Sabha cannot take decisions.
  8. Gram Sabha encourages democratic participation.
  9. Every villager below 10 years can vote in Gram Sabha.
  10. Gram Sabha helps people express their opinions.

Answers:

  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
  4. False
  5. True
  6. True
  7. False
  8. True
  9. False
  10. True

SET 4 – True/False

  1. The Panchayat Secretary helps in administrative work.
  2. The Panchayat Secretary calls meetings and keeps records.
  3. The Patwari maintains land records.
  4. Patwari also keeps old village maps in some areas.
  5. These maps can help understand the past.
  6. The Patwari is elected by the villagers.
  7. Panchayat Secretary is responsible for maintaining records.
  8. Land disputes may require land records.
  9. Old maps can show changes in land use.
  10. Administrative staff assist the Panchayat in its work.

Answers:

  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
  4. True
  5. True
  6. False
  7. True
  8. True
  9. True
  10. True

SET 5 – True/False

  1. Children can also participate in some Panchayat activities.
  2. The Child-Friendly Panchayat Initiative encourages children’s voices.
  3. Bal Panchayats are groups where children discuss issues.
  4. Bal Panchayats worked to eliminate child labour in some areas.
  5. Bal Panchayats discourage children from going to school.
  6. Children in Bal Panchayats try to stop child marriage.
  7. Bal Sabhas allow children to share their ideas.
  8. Some Gram Panchayats received awards for child-friendly initiatives.
  9. Children cannot contribute to community development.
  10. Child participation promotes responsibility and leadership.

Answers:

  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
  4. True
  5. False
  6. True
  7. True
  8. True
  9. False
  10. True

SET 6 – True/False

  1. Sangkhu Radhu Khandu Gram Panchayat is in Sikkim.
  2. It focused on children’s needs and safety.
  3. It built compound walls around schools.
  4. The Panchayat also built kitchens for midday meals.
  5. These efforts made it a child-friendly Panchayat.
  6. Schools in the village were closed due to these initiatives.
  7. Safe school environments help students learn better.
  8. Panchayats can support education in villages.
  9. Panchayats only work on farming issues.
  10. Education is an important part of rural development.

Answers:

  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
  4. True
  5. True
  6. False
  7. True
  8. True
  9. False
  10. True

SET 7 – True/False

  1. The Children’s Parliament initiative began in rural Rajasthan.
  2. It was inspired by the Barefoot College initiative.
  3. Children aged 8–14 participated in the programme.
  4. Elections and campaigning were part of the process.
  5. Children formed a cabinet to manage activities.
  6. The programme discouraged democratic participation.
  7. It helped children develop leadership skills.
  8. Children discussed issues like sanitation and education.
  9. The initiative received international recognition.
  10. It received the World’s Children’s Honorary Award in 2001.

Answers:

  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
  4. True
  5. True
  6. False
  7. True
  8. True
  9. True
  10. True

SET 8 – True/False

  1. Panchayat Samiti works at the block level.
  2. Zila Parishad works at the district level.
  3. Panchayat Samiti links villages to the district administration.
  4. Panchayat Samiti collects development plans from Gram Panchayats.
  5. Zila Parishad only works on cultural activities.
  6. Panchayat Samiti helps coordinate development work.
  7. Local MLAs may be members of these bodies.
  8. These institutions help allocate funds for development projects.
  9. Panchayat Samiti ignores the needs of villages.
  10. Coordination helps better planning.

Answers:

  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
  4. True
  5. False
  6. True
  7. True
  8. True
  9. False
  10. True

SET 9 – True/False

  1. Government schemes can be implemented through Panchayats.
  2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana aims to build rural roads.
  3. Panchayats help ensure schemes reach the grassroots.
  4. Panchayati Raj institutions only exist in cities.
  5. Rural roads improve transportation and connectivity.
  6. Panchayats help present development plans to higher authorities.
  7. Villagers have no role in development planning.
  8. Local governance improves efficiency.
  9. Panchayats help improve infrastructure in villages.
  10. Local participation strengthens democracy.

Answers:

  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
  4. False
  5. True
  6. True
  7. False
  8. True
  9. True
  10. True

SET 10 – True/False

  1. Panchayati Raj institutions reserve seats for disadvantaged groups.
  2. One-third of the seats are reserved for women.
  3. This helps women participate in governance.
  4. Disadvantaged groups should not be represented in government.
  5. Representation helps address their problems.
  6. State governments control Panchayati Raj institutions.
  7. Panchayati Raj aims to promote self-governance.
  8. Villagers can actively participate in managing local affairs.
  9. Panchayati Raj strengthens democracy in rural areas.
  10. Local governments have no role in development.

Answers:

  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
  4. False
  5. True
  6. True
  7. True
  8. True
  9. True
  10. False

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