2. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
(a) Dokchory studies in Class VIII.
(b) The name of her school is Disangmukh Janajati High School.
(c) Her father's name is Konke Mili.
(d) He works in the Panchayat.
(e)Dokchory goes to school on her father's bicycle.
(f) She loves the ride because she gets to know new things every day.
(g)To contest the Panchayat elections, one has to be 21 years old.
3. Answer the following questions
(a) What was the meaning of Panchayat long ago?
Long ago, Panchayat meant a system of governance by five elderly men called Panch Gram Pramukh.
(b) What is the meaning of Panchayat now?
Now, Panchayat is a body responsible for the development of villages.
(c) What kind of work is done by the Panchayat?
The Panchayat builds and repairs rural roads, bridges and houses for the poor.
(d) From where does the Panchayat get money to perform all its work?
The Panchayat gets money from taxes and annual grants from the government.
(e) How did the Panchayat help Dhaniram?
The Panchayat built a house for Dhaniram.
(f) How did Dhaniram spend the cold December nights?
Dhaniram spent the cold December nights on the open verandah of the school building.
4. Fill in the table
The Panchayat
Minimum age to contest: 21 years
Powers of a Panchayat: To raise taxes, plan development schemes and work for local development.
Kinds of work a Panchayat does: Builds and repairs roads, bridges and houses for the poor.
Sources of money: Taxes on vehicles, river ghats, bazaars and grants from the government.
6. Discuss in small groups
(a) If you want to help the needy, would it be fine to do it immediately? Why or why not?
Yes, it would be good to help immediately because needy people require support and care without delay.
(b) How would you like to help a person with special needs?
I would help them in their daily work, provide emotional support and encourage them to become independent.
(c) Did Konke Mili plan the right thing to help Dhaniram? Give more suggestions.
Yes, Konke Mili planned the right thing. He wanted to build a special home for people with special needs. More medical help and free education can also be provided.
10. Fill in the blanks
(a)open verandah
(b)annual grant
(c) rural roads
(d) important institution
(e) new things
(f) social change
(g) good questions
(h)bitter cold
14. Paragraph Writing
I love my country very much. India is a beautiful country with different cultures, languages and traditions. I can show my love for my country by respecting the national flag, obeying rules, keeping my surroundings clean and helping others. I will also study sincerely and work hard to make my country proud.
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