CBSE Class 11 Political Science Picture based Questions Chapter 8 Local Governments

1. Observe the picture below and answer the questions that follow.

(i) Explain ‘We are the government here in the village’.
(ii) Why this statement is mentioned in the flag?
(iii) What was the first step towards local government after independence?

Ans. 1.
(1) It means the development of the village is under the control of the village panchayat who is the government in the village across the country. The presence of Panchayati Raj and Nagarpalika institutions is by itself a significant achievement and would create atmosphere and platform for people’s participation in government.
(ii) This statement is mentioned in the flag because it is the constitutional right of the people or the village to govern themselves and this right has also been made fundamental by nature.
(iii) Community Development Programmed of 1952, with a three-tier system was the first step towards local governments.

2. Observe the picture given below and answer the questions that follow
(i) Is there any feature that strikes you in the picture?
(ii) What was this gathering called in ancient times?
(iii) Mention any two provisions for the upliftment status of women.

Ans.
(i) Yes, the presence of women in this institution has given many women a greater understanding of the working of politics. The provisions for reservation for women has ensured the presence of a significant number of women in local bodies.
(ii) This gathering was called the Sabha in the ancient times.
(iii) The two provisions for the upliftment of women status are
(a) Provisions for reservations of seats in the Parliament and state legislature.
(b) Free and compulsory education for girls up to graduation level.

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