NCERT Class 6 Political Science — Chapter 5: Urban Administration

With reference to urban local governance bodies in India, consider the following 1. The nomenclature of the urban local body is uniform across all cities regardless of size. 2. A Municipal Corporation is established for big cities, whereas a Municipal Council is for smaller towns. 3. The division of a city into wards is a standard practice for the constitution of these bodies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the administrative structure of a Municipal Corporation: 1. The Commissioner and the administrative staff are elected by the people of the wards. 2. The Ward Councillors are elected representatives of the people. 3. The Commissioner has no role in the implementation of decisions made by the Councillors' Committees. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs regarding the functionaries in Urban Administration: | Authority | Primary Function/Characteristic A. | Ward Councillor | Prepares the budget for the ward B. | Commissioner | Implements decisions of the committees C. | Administrative Staff | Elected to represent specific wards D. | Ward Committee | Appointed by the State Government How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

With reference to the funding of Municipal Corporations, consider the following 1. Property tax is one of the sources of revenue for the Municipal Corporation. 2. Property taxes typically constitute 90 % of the money a Municipal Corporation earns. 3. Taxes are also levied on education, amenities, and entertainment services like movies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of urban administration, if a specific local problem arises, such as dangerous electrical wires hanging in a street, who is the primary point of contact for the residents of that specific area?