Democratic Decentralization in India

Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government

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Describe any one way in which democratic decentralization strengthens democracy in India.

Describe the role of the Gram Sabha in the Panchayati Raj system.

Describe the role of the State Finance Commission in the context of local self-government.

Explain how regular elections contribute to the success of democratic decentralization.

Explain the difference between Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies.

Explain the importance of reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in local self-government institutions.

Explain the significance of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act for rural governance in India.

Explain the term 'devolution of powers' in the context of local self-government.

What is the minimum age for contesting elections to a Panchayat in India? (1) 18 years (2) 21 years (3) 25 years (4) 30 years

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of Panchayats? (1) Article 243 (2) Article 370 (3) Article 21 (4) Article 356

Which body is responsible for preparing plans for economic development and social justice at the district level? (1) Gram Panchayat (2) Panchayat Samiti (3) Zila Parishad (4) Municipal Corporation

Which constitutional amendment is known as the Panchayati Raj Amendment? (1) 42nd Amendment (2) 73rd Amendment (3) 44th Amendment (4) 86th Amendment

Fill in the blank: The ________ Commission in 1957 recommended the establishment of a three-tier Panchayati Raj system.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the administration of a block in the Panchayati Raj system.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the elected head of a Municipal Corporation.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the executive head of a Gram Panchayat.

True or False: Reservation for women in Panchayats is at least one-third of the total seats.

True or False: The 12th Schedule of the Constitution relates to the functions of Urban Local Bodies.

True or False: The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act deals with urban local bodies in India.

True or False: The Gram Sabha meets at least twice a year as per the 73rd Amendment.