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 way in which citizens can hold local government officials accountable.
Describe one way in which technology can help increase citizen participation in local governance.
Describe the role of NGOs in promoting citizen participation in local governance.
Explain how citizen participation can help in the identification of local problems.
Explain the difference between direct and indirect citizen participation in local governance.
Explain the importance of transparency in local governance.
Explain the role of social audits in promoting citizen participation.
Explain two benefits of 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 article of the Indian Constitution provides for the participation of citizens in Panchayati Raj Institutions? (1) Article 243A (2) Article 370 (3) Article 21 (4) Article 356
Which of the following is a barrier to effective citizen participation? (1) Awareness campaigns (2) Lack of education (3) Transparent processes (4) Active Gram Sabhas
Which of the following is a constitutional provision for citizen participation in urban local bodies? (1) Article 243S (2) Article 370 (3) Article 21 (4) Article 356
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act, 1992, made it mandatory for states to establish Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Amendment Act of 1992 provided for the reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a meeting of all adult members of a village, which acts as a forum for direct participation in local governance.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a statutory body that can be formed in urban areas to ensure citizen participation in municipal governance.
True or False: Only elected representatives can participate in Gram Sabha meetings.
True or False: Social barriers such as caste and gender can affect citizen participation in local governance.
True or False: The decisions of the Gram Sabha are binding on the Gram Panchayat.
True or False: The Gram Sabha is an important platform for citizen participation in rural local governance.
