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Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science

Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas revision notes for CBSE Class 6 Social Science: 4 topics in quick points.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Meaning of Urban Local Bodies

  • Urban local bodies are decentralised local government structures in urban areas.
  • They work in towns and cities and help people take decisions about local issues.
  • Urban local bodies have elected members who represent local citizens.
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2. Functions of Urban Local Bodies

  • Urban local bodies look after infrastructure in the city or town.
  • They maintain burial grounds.
  • They arrange garbage collection and disposal.
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3. Wards and Ward Committees

  • Cities and towns are divided into smaller units called wards.
  • Ward committees help with local activities such as health camps and campaigns against single-use plastics.
  • Ward committees monitor problems like water leaks, blocked drains, and damaged roads.
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4. Citizens and Their Duties

  • Urban local bodies work efficiently only when citizens also do their duties.
  • Citizens should follow waste segregation instructions.
  • Citizens should report water leaks quickly.

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These are local government structuresThey take care of infrastructureCities and towns are divided intoMunicipal Corporation or Mahanagar NigamPeople must also help urban local

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Key topics in Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas include Meaning of Urban Local Bodies, Functions of Urban Local Bodies, Wards and Ward Committees, Citizens and Their Duties. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
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