Chapter 5 - Panchayati Raj - Questions and Answers - NCERT Book Solutions Class 6 Social and Political Life – I
Q1: What problem did the villagers in Hardas village face? What did they do to solve this problem?
Answer: Water problem had become very acute. The water level has gone further below the point, up to which the ground has been drilled. There is no water in the taps. Women have to walk 3 Km to get the water from the Suru river. They were planning for watershed development.
Q2: What, in your opinion, is the importance of the Gram Sabha? Do you think all members should attend Gram Sabha meetings? Why?
Answer: Gram Sabha is of great importance, viz
1. They elect the gram panchayat members.
2. The elected members keep a check on the activities of gram panchayat,
3. The members ensure that funds are utilised in the right way.
4. The Gram Sabha ensures that all problems and solutions are discussed and solved in the right manner and at the right time.
All members should attend the meetings. If not, the few people will not be able to find any solutions for the problems. When all the members are present, any wrong decisions can be avoided and all problems are taken care of.
