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 how e-governance initiatives can enhance citizen participation in local governance.

Describe one challenge faced by citizens in participating in local governance.

Describe the impact of digital literacy on citizen participation in local governance.

Describe the importance of Gram Sabha meetings in promoting transparency in local governance.

Discuss the impact of low voter turnout in local body elections on citizen participation.

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

Explain how the Right to Information Act helps citizens participate in local governance.

Explain the importance of inclusivity in citizen participation in local governance.

Which constitutional amendment in India gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions and promoted citizen participation? (1) 42nd Amendment (2) 73rd Amendment (3) 44th Amendment (4) 86th Amendment

Which of the following is a benefit of citizen participation in local governance? (1) Increased corruption (2) Improved accountability (3) Reduced transparency (4) Centralized decision-making

Which of the following is a challenge to effective citizen participation in local governance? (1) High literacy rates (2) Lack of awareness (3) Transparent procedures (4) Active NGOs

Which of the following is a direct form of citizen participation? (1) Electing representatives (2) Filing RTI applications (3) Paying property tax (4) Reading newspapers

Fill in the blank: The ________ Act, 2005 empowers citizens to seek information from public authorities.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is a platform for citizens to raise issues and seek redressal in urban areas.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for implementing the decisions of the Gram Sabha.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for preparing the annual budget of a municipality.

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

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

True or False: The Gram Sabha is open to all adults in a village who are registered as voters.

True or False: Ward committees are mandatory in all municipalities with a population above three lakhs.