Citizen Participation in Local Governance
Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration
Citizen Participation in Local Governance starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one example of how citizens can monitor the work of local government.
Explain how citizens can hold local government officials accountable.
Explain one way in which local government can encourage more citizen participation.
Explain the difference between direct and indirect citizen participation in local governance.
List any one challenge faced by citizens in participating in local governance.
Name any two ways in which citizens can participate in local governance apart from voting.
State one reason why some citizens do not participate in local governance.
What is meant by 'citizen participation' in local governance?
What is the minimum age for a citizen to participate in the Gram Sabha? (1) 16 years (2) 18 years (3) 21 years (4) 25 years
Which body allows citizens to directly question and hold local government officials accountable? (1) Gram Panchayat (2) Gram Sabha (3) Zila Parishad (4) State Assembly
Which of the following is a benefit of citizen participation in local governance? (1) Increased corruption (2) Better decision-making (3) Less transparency (4) Ignorance of public needs
Which of the following is a challenge to citizen participation in local governance? (1) Lack of interest (2) High literacy rate (3) Good infrastructure (4) Active NGOs
Fill in the blank: Citizens can file ________ to report problems like poor roads or lack of water supply to local authorities.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act in India gives citizens the right to access information from public authorities.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a legal right that allows citizens to access government records and documents.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a meeting where all adult members of a village can participate and discuss local issues.
True or False: Citizens can participate in local governance only during elections.
True or False: Only elected representatives can attend Gram Sabha meetings.
True or False: Only men above 18 years can participate in the Gram Sabha.
True or False: The decisions of the Gram Sabha are binding on the Gram Panchayat.
