Urban Administration - Class 6 - Social Science
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Why did the children go to Yasmin Khala’s house?
The children went to Yasmin Khala’s house after accidentally breaking a street light while playing cricket. Concerned about who would be responsible for its repair, they sought Yasmin Khala's advice because she had retired from the Municipal Corporation and could offer insight into how urban issues, like the broken street light, are addressed. Yasmin Khala explained to them that such matters are managed by the Municipal Corporation, highlighting her knowledge about the organization's role in urban management and maintenance, including street lights and other city services.
List four ways in which the work of the Municipal Corporation affects the life of a city-dweller.
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Sign up nowIn the two photographs you see different ways of collecting and disposing garbage.
i) Which way do you think provides safety to the person disposing garbage?
ii) What are the dangers of collecting garbage in the manner shown in the first photograph?
iii) Why do you think that proper ways of disposing garbage are not available to those who work in municipalities?
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What is the difference between a Municipal Corporation and a Municipal Council?
Feature | Municipal Corporation | Municipal Council |
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Area of Jurisdiction | Covers larger cities with a substantial population. | Manages smaller towns or urban areas with a relatively smaller population. |
Authority Level | Higher authority, dealing with extensive urban infrastructure and civil services. | Lower authority compared to Municipal Corporations, with a focus on basic municipal services. |
Governing Structure | Led by a Mayor, consists of elected members (councillors), and is supported by a large administrative staff including a Municipal Commissioner. | Headed by a President, consists of members elected from the wards of the town, and supported by a relatively smaller administrative staff. |
Scope of Services | Manages a wide range of urban services like water supply, waste management, town planning, street lighting, and public health facilities. | Mainly responsible for essential services such as water supply, road maintenance, and waste management on a smaller scale. |
Financial Resources | Has access to larger budgets and can levy and collect a wider range of taxes. Sometimes also receives grants from the state government. | Operates with a smaller budget, dependent largely on property tax, grants from the state government, and limited tax collection capabilities. |
Name | Referred to as “Municipal Corporation” in major cities. | Known as “Municipal Council” in smaller towns or urban areas. |
Explain the role of ward councillors and how they are selected.
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