Citizen Participation in Local Governance

Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration

Citizen Participation in Local Governance starts at 7 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Citizen Participation in Local Governance. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe one example of how technology can enhance citizen participation in local governance.

Describe the impact of citizen participation on the accountability of local government officials.

Describe the importance of social audits in ensuring citizen participation.

Discuss the challenges faced by citizens in participating in local governance.

Discuss the role of NGOs in promoting citizen participation in local governance.

Explain how citizen participation can help in the identification of beneficiaries for government schemes.

Explain how the Right to Information Act, 2005, empowers citizens in local governance.

Explain the difference between direct and indirect citizen participation in local governance.

Which constitutional amendment provided for the reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions? (1) 42nd (2) 73rd (3) 44th (4) 86th

Which of the following bodies is responsible for ensuring citizen participation at the village level? (1) Zila Parishad (2) Gram Sabha (3) State Legislature (4) Lok Sabha

Which of the following is a challenge to effective citizen participation? (1) High literacy rates (2) Lack of awareness (3) Transparent administration (4) Active Gram Sabhas

Which of the following is a direct method of citizen participation? (1) Voting in elections (2) Writing to newspapers (3) Watching news (4) Reading government reports

Fill in the blank: The ________ Amendment Act of 1992 made provisions for the participation of citizens in Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Fill in the blank: The ________ Amendment Act of 1992 provided for the establishment of urban local bodies.

Fill in the blank: The ________ Committee recommended the establishment of Panchayati Raj Institutions in India.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for convening meetings of the Gram Sabha.

Is it mandatory for the Gram Sabha to meet at least twice a year? (Yes/No)

True or False: Only elected representatives can attend Gram Sabha meetings.

True or False: Social audits are conducted by government officials only.

True or False: The decisions of the Gram Sabha are binding on the Gram Panchayat.