Chapter 24
Our Urban Government
Highlights
- A. Tick the correct option
- B. Fill in the blanks
- C. Match the following
- D. Correct the following sentences
- E. Answers the following questions
EXERCISE
A. Tick the Correct Option
- 1. The Chairperson of a Municipal Corporation is called-
Answer: vacuole
- 2. A Municipal Corporation is also known as-
Answer: vacuole
- 3. The semi-urban areas which are gradually developing into cities have a-
Answer: vacuole
- 4. The cities with a population of 20,000 to 10 lakhs have-
Answer: vacuole
- 5. The cities with more than 10 lakh population have-
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. Cleanliness and sanitation is the responsibility of ___________ in small towns.
- 2. The minimum age for contesting the Municipal Council elections is ___________.
- 3. The main cause of rapid growth of population in big cities is due to the inflow of ___________.
- 4. The Chairperson of a Nagar Panchayat is elected by the ___________ whereas the Deputy Chairperson is elected by the ___________.
- 5. A Municipal Council is also called ___________ in some states.
C. Match the following :
- Column A
- 1. Golgi Complex
- 2. Ribosomes
- 3. Chromosomes
- 4. Dead cells
- 5. Photosynthesis
- Column B
- (a) genes
- (b) cork
- (c) chloroplasts
- (d) packaging center
- (e) protein synthesis
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. Name three urban self-governing bodies.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. Give three functions of a Municipal Commissioner.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. Mention two sources of income of a Nagar Parishad.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. Name any three committees of a Municipal Corporation and their main functions.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. What different names are used for the Head of the district? What is the basis of his selection?
Answer: A surname is a family name.
E. Answer the following questions.
- 1. Describe any five main functions of Municipal Corporation.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. How is the management of big cities quite different?
Answer: Distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms are
Unicellular organisms are made up of a single cell. e.g., Euglena and Amoeba.
Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells. e.g., Humans and Birds.
- 3. What are the main sources of income of a Municipal Corporation?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. Mention some problems being faced by the big cities these days.
Answer: Mitochondria is known as the Powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration. Energy is produced during this process. Due to this, mitochondria are called the Powerhouse of the cell.
- 5. List three important functions of the Deputy Commissioner in district administration.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
Related Topics
- Chapter 1 The Cell – Its Structure and Functions
- Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friends or Foes
- Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals
- Chapter 4 Force and Pressure
- Chapter 5 Friction
- Chapter 6 Sources of Energy
- Chapter 7 Combustion
- Chapter 8 Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Chapter 9 Crop Production and Its Management
- Chapter 10 Refraction and Dispersion of Light
- Chapter 11 The Human Eye
- Chapter 12 Sound
- Chapter 13 Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chapter 14 Reproduction in Animals
- Chapter 15 Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- Chapter 16 Electric Current and Its Chemical Effects
- Chapter 17 Stars and Solar System
- Chapter 18 Earthquakes
- Chapter 19 Pollution of Air
- Chapter 20 Pollution of Water