Accountability Mechanisms in Local Government
Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration
Accountability Mechanisms in Local Government starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how social audits promote accountability in local government.
Describe the importance of transparency in local government for ensuring accountability.
Describe the process by which citizens can file an RTI application to a local government body.
Describe the process of social audit in the context of MGNREGA implementation at the village level.
Explain how regular elections contribute to accountability in local government.
Explain how the audit of accounts helps in ensuring accountability in local government.
Explain the process of grievance redressal in local government administration.
Explain the role of e-governance in enhancing accountability in local government.
Which article of the Indian Constitution mandates the establishment of State Finance Commissions to review the financial position of local bodies? (1) Article 243G (2) Article 243I (3) Article 243H (4) Article 243K
Which body is responsible for conducting elections to Municipalities in India? (1) Election Commission of India (2) State Election Commission (3) Central Vigilance Commission (4) State Public Service Commission
Which of the following is a citizen-centric accountability mechanism in local government? (1) Gram Sabha (2) Lok Sabha (3) Rajya Sabha (4) Supreme Court
Which of the following is a function of the Gram Sabha in ensuring accountability? (1) Passing the annual budget (2) Appointing the District Collector (3) Conducting national elections (4) Amending the Constitution
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a local government body at the intermediate level in the Panchayati Raj system.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a meeting of all adult members of a village, which acts as a forum for direct democracy and accountability.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a statutory body that audits the accounts of local bodies in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for preparing and maintaining the accounts of Panchayats.
True or False: The District Planning Committee is responsible for consolidating plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities.
True or False: The Gram Sabha acts as a key accountability mechanism in Panchayati Raj Institutions.
True or False: The Municipal Council is responsible for the audit of its own accounts.
True or False: The State Finance Commission is appointed every five years to review the financial position of local bodies.
