What similarities and differences do you notice between the Panchayati Raj system. Class 6

What similarities and differences do you notice between the Panchayati Raj system. Class 6

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Question 1.

In Fig. given in textbook, what similarities and differences do you notice between the Panchayati Raj system and the urban local government? Class 6

Answer:

Similarities:

1. Both systems have elected representatives who make decisions for the people.
2. They both aim to improve the lives of the citizens in their areas.
3. They both collect the revenue and receive finance from upper government.
4. Both are recognized by the Indian Constitution.
5. Both the levels have powers and responsibilities that are distributed across different levels of government.
6. They both have active role to play in the implementation of government schemes.

Differences :

1. The Panchayati Raj system is for rural areas (villages), while urban local government is for cities and towns.
2. Urban local bodies deal with more complex issues like traffic and waste management, while Panchayati Raj focuses on agriculture and village development.