Social Science · Class 5
Local Government
Learn Local Government with notes, examples, and practice questions.
4 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Local government — Panchayati Raj in villages and municipalities in towns — delivers services locally with elected representatives and people's participation.
Rural: Panchayati Raj
- Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad
- 73rd Amendment 1992 — constitutional status
- One-third seats reserved for women; SC/ST reservation
- Gram Sabha approves plans and budgets
Urban Local Bodies
- Municipal Corporation, Municipality, Nagar Panchayat
- 74th Amendment for urban local bodies
- Water, sanitation, roads, street lighting, birth/death registration
Functions
- Primary schools, health centres at local level
- Implement government schemes — MGNREGA, housing
- Collect local taxes and user charges
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Women's reservation
What is reservation for women in Panchayats?
- 1At least one-third of seats reserved
- 2Includes sarpanch post in rotation
Answer
Minimum 33% seats for women
Gram Sabha
What decisions can Gram Sabha discuss?
- 1Development works, beneficiary lists
- 2School, water, sanitation issues
Answer
Local development plans and public works
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Local government is third tier of federalism
- ✓ 73rd and 74th Amendments strengthened local bodies
- ✓ Gram Sabha ensures direct democracy
- ✓ Urban and rural bodies differ in structure
Exam Tips
- • Draw three-tier Panchayati Raj diagram
- • List municipal services
- • Difference between Gram Panchayat and Municipality
Practice MCQs — Local Government
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0
73rd Amendment relates to: