Democratic Decentralization in India

Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government

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Describe any one way in which local self-government can be made more effective in India.

Describe the composition of a Gram Panchayat.

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

Explain how the reservation of seats for women in local bodies has impacted governance in India.

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

Explain the main objectives of democratic decentralization in India.

Explain the significance of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act.

Explain the term '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 was inserted to provide for Panchayats? (1) Article 243, (2) Article 370, (3) Article 356, (4) Article 21

Which Constitutional Amendments are known as the Panchayati Raj and Municipalities Amendments? (1) 42nd and 44th, (2) 73rd and 74th, (3) 61st and 62nd, (4) 86th and 87th

Which level of Panchayati Raj is directly elected by the people? (1) Gram Panchayat, (2) Panchayat Samiti, (3) Zila Parishad, (4) All of the above

Fill in the blank: The _______ Amendment Act of 1992 provided for the reservation of one-third seats for women in Panchayats.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for preparing and implementing development plans at the district level in rural areas.

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

True or False: The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 made Panchayati Raj Institutions a part of the Constitution.

True or False: The 73rd and 74th Amendments provide for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in local bodies.

True or False: The term of a Panchayat is five years from the date of its first meeting.