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ICSE · Class 12 · Political Science

4 concept maps of Local Self-Government for ICSE Class 12 Political Science, each also written out as a text outline.

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4 Concept Maps

Three-Tier Panchayati Raj System Structure

Three-Tier Panchayati Raj System Structure

The map in words

  • Zila Pramukh Chairman
    • Heads: District Level Zila Parishad
      • Block/Intermediate Level Panchayat Samiti
        • Village Level Gram Panchayat
          • Gram Sabha All Eligible Voters
  • Panchayat Samiti Chairman
  • Sarpanch
  • Gram Sabha Presided by Sarpanch

Local Self-Government Chapter Overview

Local Self-Government Chapter Overview

The map in words

  • LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT
    • Necessity and Importance
      • Local problem solving
      • Reduced burden on Centre
      • Grassroots democracy
      • Political education
      • Leadership development
    • 73rd Amendment Panchayati Raj
      • Three tier structure
        • Village Panchayat
        • Panchayat Samiti
        • Zila Parishad
      • Gram Sabha
      • Composition
      • Functions
      • Funding
    • 74th Amendment Municipal
      • Urban governance
      • Municipal Corporation
      • Municipal Council
      • Composition
      • Functions
      • Funding
    • Constitutional Status
      • 11th Schedule 29 functions
      • 12th Schedule 18 functions
      • Tenure and Elections
      • Reservations
      • Finance Commission
      • Democratic Decentralisation

Local Self-Government – Complete Chapter Overview

Local Self-Government – Complete Chapter Overview

The map in words

  • Local Self-Government
    • Rural Bodies
      • 73rd Amendment 1992
        • Part IX
        • 11th Schedule
        • 29 Functions
      • Three Tier System
        • Gram Sabha
        • Gram Panchayat
        • Panchayat Samiti
        • Zila Parishad
      • Key Features
        • 5 Year Tenure
        • 1 by 3 Seats for Women
        • SC ST Reservation
        • State Election Commissioner
        • State Finance Commission
    • Urban Bodies
      • 74th Amendment 1992
        • Part IX A
        • 12th Schedule
        • 18 Functions
      • Types
        • Municipal Corporation
          • Mayor
          • Municipal Commissioner
          • Ward Committees
        • Municipal Council
          • Chairman
          • Executive Officer
      • Key Provisions
        • 5 Year Tenure
        • 1 by 3 Seats for Women
        • District Planning Committee
    • Common Features
      • Necessity
        • Local Problems Local Solutions
        • Decentralisation
        • Political Training
        • Reduce State Burden
      • Constitutional Status
        • No Arbitrary Dissolution
        • Financial Security
        • Free Elections
      • Historical Context
        • Municipal Admin 1883 Lord Ripon
        • Panchayati Raj 1959 Nagaur
        • New System 1993

Local self-government as democratic decentralisation at the village, town, and city levels

Local self-government as democratic decentralisation at the village, town, and city levels

The map in words

  • Local self-government as democratic decentralisation at the village, town, and city levels
    • Need for local self-government
    • Local government and local self-government
    • Necessity and thinkers
    • 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
    • Gram Sabha
    • Gram Panchayat
    • Panchayat Samiti
    • Zila Parishad

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Local Self-Government for ICSE Class 12 Political Science?
Key topics in Local Self-Government include Need and Importance of Local Self-Government, Historical and Philosophical Support for Local Self-Government, 73rd Constitutional Amendment and Panchayati Raj, Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
What do the concept maps for Local Self-Government show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Local Self-Government connect: Three-Tier Panchayati Raj System Structure; Local Self-Government Chapter Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Local Self-Government for the ICSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Local Self-Government. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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