Elections in Local Government
Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration
Elections in Local Government starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the process of counting votes in local government elections.
Describe the process of nomination of candidates in local government elections.
Describe the process of voting in local government elections.
Describe the role of the State Election Commission in local government elections.
Explain the importance of electoral rolls in local government elections.
Explain the importance of free and fair elections in local government.
Explain the process of conducting elections in a Municipal Corporation.
Explain the role of the Gram Sabha in the election process of the Gram Panchayat.
What is the minimum age required to contest in Panchayat elections in India? (1) 18 years (2) 21 years (3) 25 years (4) 30 years
Which body is responsible for conducting elections to the Municipalities in India? (1) Election Commission of India (2) State Election Commission (3) President of India (4) Governor of State
Which constitutional amendment made Panchayati Raj Institutions a part of the Indian Constitution? (1) 42nd Amendment (2) 73rd Amendment (3) 44th Amendment (4) 86th Amendment
Which of the following is a function of the returning officer in local government elections? (1) Counting votes (2) Appointing the Chief Minister (3) Passing laws (4) Preparing the state budget
Elections to local government bodies in India are conducted by the _________.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Amendment Act of 1992 provided for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in local bodies.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for ensuring the secrecy of voting in local government elections.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the conduct of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities in a state.
True or False: The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act deals with urban local bodies.
True or False: The Election Commission of India conducts all local government elections.
True or False: The Gram Sabha consists of all registered voters in a village.
True or False: The reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions is at least one-third of the total seats.
