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Local Self-Government — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 12 · Political Science

What Local Self-Government covers in ICSE Class 12 Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Need and Importance of Local.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 12 Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in Local Self-Government

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1. Need and Importance of Local Self-Government

  • Local bodies deal with local needs such as water supply, sanitation, lighting, education, medicine, and transport.
  • Local people understand local problems better and can make suitable arrangements.
  • Local self-government reduces the burden on central and state governments.
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2. Historical and Philosophical Support for Local Self-Government

  • Mahatma Gandhi supported village republics and Gram Swaraj.
  • Ananthasayanam Ayyangar supported training villages in self-government and autonomy.
  • K.M. Panikkar linked Lord Ripon’s reforms to the foundation of urban self-government in India.
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3. 73rd Constitutional Amendment and Panchayati Raj

  • The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act deals with rural local self-government and added Part IX to the Constitution.
  • It gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions.
  • Panchayati Raj has a three-tier structure: Village Panchayat at the base, Panchayat Samiti in the middle, and Zila Parishad at the top.
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4. Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat

  • Each village with a population of 200 or more has a Gram Sabha.
  • A Gram Sabha may also be formed for a cluster of villages with a smaller population.
  • It consists of all eligible voters in the area.

Key Concepts

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

Need for local self-governmentLocal government and local self-governmentNecessity and thinkers73rd Constitutional Amendment ActGram SabhaGram PanchayatPanchayat SamitiZila Parishad

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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.
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