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ICSE · Class 6 · History & Civics

4 concept maps of Rural Local Self-Government for ICSE Class 6 History & Civics, each also written out as a text outline.

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A pyramid diagram illustrating the three-tier structure of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) as mandated by the 73rd Amendment, showing Gram Sabha, Panchayat Samiti (Block Level), and Zilla Paris
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Three-Tier Panchayati Raj System Structure

Three-Tier Panchayati Raj System Structure

The map in words

  • Zila Parishad\nDistrict Level - Highest
    • Panchayat Samiti\nBlock Level - Middle
      • Village Panchayat\nVillage Level - Lowest
        • Gram Sabha\nAll Voters 18 and above
          • Gram Panchayat\nElected Committee
            • Ward Members\nPanchas
            • Sarpanch\nElected Head

Rural Local Self-Government – Complete Chapter Overview

Rural Local Self-Government – Complete Chapter Overview

The map in words

  • Rural Local Self-Government
    • Why Local Self-Govt
      • 70 percent in villages
      • Local people know local problems
      • Faster development
      • Local leadership
    • Three Tier Panchayati Raj
      • Village Panchayat
        • Lowest tier
        • Village level
        • Gram Sabha
        • Gram Panchayat
        • Nyaya Panchayat
      • Block Samiti
        • Middle tier
        • Block level
        • Indirectly elected
        • Chairperson as head
      • Zila Parishad
        • Highest tier
        • District level
        • President as head
    • Key Laws
      • 73rd Amendment 1992
        • 5 year term
        • 33 percent for women
        • SC ST OBC reservation
      • First inauguration
        • Nagaur Rajasthan 1959
    • After Independence Steps
      • Zamindari abolished
      • Five Year Plans
      • Irrigation canals
      • Free primary education
      • Primary Health Centres
      • Solar energy and biogas
      • Pucca roads
    • State Government Role
      • State Election Commission
      • Financial grants
      • Collector at district level
      • BDO at block level

Panchayati Raj System Structure and Functions

Panchayati Raj System Structure and Functions

The map in words

  • Panchayati Raj System
    • Village Level
      • Gram Sabha
        • All adults 18 plus
        • Direct democracy
      • Gram Panchayat
        • Sarpanch as head
        • Ward Members
        • Functions: water, roads, schools
      • Nyaya Panchayat
        • Minor disputes
        • Quick justice
    • Block Level
      • Block Samiti
        • Indirectly elected
        • Supervises villages
        • Expert support
        • Fund arrangement
    • District Level
      • Zila Parishad
        • Highest tier
        • Coordination
        • Budget distribution
        • Development planning
    • Constitutional Provisions
      • 73rd Amendment 1992
      • 33 percent women seats
      • SC ST representation
      • 5 year terms
    • Income Sources
      • Property taxes
      • Market taxes
      • Government grants
      • Cattle registration fees

Panchayati Raj System

Panchayati Raj System

The map in words

  • Panchayati Raj System
    • Gram Sabha
    • Gram Panchayat
    • Panchayat Samiti (Block Samiti)
    • Zila Parishad
    • Functions of Village Panchayat
    • Sources of Income
    • Nyaya Panchayat
    • Constitutional Basis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Rural Local Self-Government for ICSE Class 6 History & Civics?
Key topics in Rural Local Self-Government include Importance of Local Self-Government, The Panchayati Raj System – Three-Tier Structure, Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat, Functions of Village Panchayat. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
What do the concept maps for Rural Local Self-Government show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Rural Local Self-Government connect: Three-Tier Panchayati Raj System Structure; Rural Local Self-Government – Complete Chapter Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Rural Local Self-Government for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 91 practice questions on Rural Local Self-Government. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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