The sub-divisions of a district are known by different names such as
(a) Tehsil(b) Taluka
CIVICS
A heated argument began between Raghu and Mohan because?
Raghu had taken over some of Mohan’s land
The person-in-charge of the police station is known as?
Station House Officer.
Kanungo is the other name of?
Patwari.
In your neighbourhood are there women who own property? How did they acquire it?
Yes, in our neighbourhood there are several women who own property. Some of them have purchased property themselves. Some got the property registered in their name by their husbands/inlaws. Some have got the property inherited from their father.
How do women benefit under the new law? ,
Under the new lawsons, daughters and their mothers can get an equal share in the land. This law will benefit a large number of women. Now, if ever has a problem women can always depend upon their share of land or property.
Who is in charge of all the police stations in a district? Find out?
Senior Superintendent of Police or Deputy Commissioner of Police (In Delhi and Mumbai) is the in-charge of all Police stations in a district.
Visit a police station and find out the work that the police have to do to prevent crime and maintain law and order in their area especially during festivals, public meetings etc.
During festivals, public meetings, etc. the police become more active in order to control crime and maintain law and order. CC TV cameras are installed in the area at different places to keep watch on the activities of the people. To control the mob they barricade the area. Police personnels are deployed. Some information booths …
‘In what ways are the work of the Panchayat, that you read about in the previous chapter, and the work of the Patwari related to each other?
: Panchayat provides for facilities in the village, Patwari arranges for money to get the facilities worked out/executed.
What issue is the poem trying to raise? Do you think this is an important issue? Why?
The poem raises the issue of rights for a girl child. A girl should be treated equally in society. She should be given the same right as a male child is given. Inheritance in the paternal properties should be equally divided among all the members without any consideration of boy or girl. Dowry is not …
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