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5. The sources of income of a local self-government are ____________ , rents and
taxes.

(a) bribes (b) subscriptions (c) grants
B. Write TRUE or FALSE :

1. The Gram Sabha functions in a small town. _______
2. The members of a Gram Panchayat are elected by members of the

Gram Sabha. _______
3. It is necessary for a Gram Panchayat to perform optional functions. _______
4. The members of a municipality are called Sabhasad. _______

5. The Mahapaur is another name for a Mayor. _______

C. Answer the questions briefly :
1. Who are the members of a Gram Sabha?

2. Write any two essential functions of a Gram Panchayat.
3. Write any two sources of income for a Gram Panchayat.

4. What are different names for a municipality?
5. How are the Sabhasads elected?

6. Write any two functions of a municipality.

Activity

v Write :

1. The name of the town/city/village you live in : ________________________
2. The name of its Chairman/Mayor/Headman : ________________________

Local Self-governenment and You

v You want to become a Sabhasad of your municipality, so you want people to vote
for you. What will you tell people so they elect you.
________________________________________________________________________

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