Rural Administration
Which department looks after the maintenance of roads?
Public Works Department (PWD)
For how long are the Municipal Councillors elected?
5 years
Who is the head of the Health department?
Chief Medical Officer or Civil Surgeon
Why did the Government pass the Amendment to the Hindu Succession Act in 2005?
To remove gender discrimination and give daughters equal rights as sons in matters of inheritance
Write the names of all the officers who are responsible for collection of revenue in the District Administration.
Patwari, Tehsildar, District Collector
Who looks after the law and order in the district? Mention 1 other function of the person.
District Collector
Making sure that the Tehsildars and Patwaris are working properly in the district
To settle any land related issues between people in the district
To make sure that the tax money is deposited with the government
To decide how much compensation should be given to farmers if crops fail
What is the name of the tax levied on goods coming into the city?
Octroi
Give 2 examples of toxic waste.
Chemicals, Paints, Fertilizers, Bulbs, Old Medicines, Batteries
What is the importance of education department in the district?
For the smooth running of school and maintenance of school infrastructure.
What kind of administration is found in Military Cantonments?
Cantonment Boards
Name any 2 functions of Tehsildar.
1. Ensures that records are maintained properly
2. Makes sure that the revenue collected is deposited with the government
3. Solves the disputes related to land in his office
What is subcontracting?
Municipal Corporations give some of their work to private agencies like collection of parking fees, etc. They get a fee in return from the contractors. This is called subcontracting.
Who heads the Education Department in the District? Mention any 2 functions of that person.
District Education Officer
1. Ensuring all the schools run efficiently
2. Attendance of teachers
3. Maintenance of buildings and other facilities
Why should we segregate waste?
So that the waste which can be recycled gets separated and the toxic waste can be taken care of properly.
Write 3 ways in which people can share their problems with the councillors or the mayor.
1. Approaching the concerned department by writing a complaint or application
2. Meeting with the councillor
3. Starting a signature campaign
4. Protest marches
Name 4 functions of the police.
To stop crime and make sure people in the area are safe.
Investigate the crimes that the people report and find the guilty person.
Protect the people who are being threatened by someone else.
Make sure nobody disturbs the peace of the area especially in markets, fairs, processions, etc.
Mention 3 ways in which Municipal Corporations earn money.
1. Collection of house tax and property tax
2. Collection of octroi
3. Fee registration of births and deaths
4. Entertainment tax
5. Registration of vehicles and road tax
6. Tax on water and electricity
7. Service tax
8. Parking fees
Name the people for whom seats are reserved in the Municipal Corporations.
Women and members from SCs and STs
Why does the Municipal Corporation do subcontracting?
Because they do not have the manpower and there are many tasks which need experts.
What is the difference between the Mayor and Municipal Commissioner?
The mayor is selected from among the elected councilors while the municipal commissioner is appointed by the government.
Mention the main features of the Hindu Succession Act.
The daughter will be treated as equal to the son in front of the law in matters of inheritance of property and land.
Whether the daughter is married or unmarried, she will be allotted the same share as the son.
In case the daughter has died, her share will go to her children.
Explain how garbage should be segregated.
At home, we should separate the waste as Biodegradable and non-biodegradable.
Biodegradable waste includes organic waste like kitchen waste, vegetables, fruits, etc.
Non biodegradable waste can be divided into recyclable waste like glass, plastic, etc. and toxic waste like medicines, paints, chemicals, etc.
Name the 4 major functions of Municipal Corporations.
Health and Hygiene
Literacy and Education
Public Facilities
Security and Safety
How does the Municipal Corporation look after the Health and Hygiene in the district?
1. Sets up and manages the dispensaries and hospitals
2. Vaccination drives
3. Spraying pesticides
4. Keeping the roads and sewers clean
5. Keeping a check on the quality of food being served by vendors
6. Setting up and managing public toilets
List any 5 public facilities provided by the Municipal corporation.
Providing safe and clean drinking water.
Provide street lights.
Provide electricity.
Construct and maintain roads, bridges, public buildings, markets, parks, etc.
Make public transport available.
Maintain old age homes, orphanages, night shelters, etc.
Maintain records of births and deaths.