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 one way in which local government elections promote democracy.
Describe the role of reservation in local government elections.
Explain the importance of free and fair elections in local government.
Explain the process of electing a Sarpanch in a Gram Panchayat.
Explain the process of nomination in local government elections.
Explain why it is important for citizens to participate in local government elections.
Explain why secret ballot is important in local government elections.
What is the main difference between direct and indirect elections in local government?
What is the main function of the State Election Commission in local government elections? (1) Counting votes (2) Conducting and supervising elections (3) Making laws (4) Collecting taxes
What is the minimum age required to vote in local government elections in India? (1) 16 years (2) 18 years (3) 21 years (4) 25 years
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of Panchayats? (1) Article 243 (2) Article 370 (3) Article 21 (4) Article 356
Which of the following is a reason for disqualification from voting in local government elections? (1) Being under 18 years (2) Not being a resident (3) Unsound mind (4) All of the above
Elections to local government bodies in India are conducted by the _________.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Amendment Act of 1992 made it mandatory to hold regular elections to local bodies.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for conducting Panchayat elections in a state.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for maintaining law and order during local government elections.
True or False: A person can vote in more than one local government area at the same time.
True or False: Municipal elections are held every five years in India.
True or False: Only adults above the age of 21 can vote in local government elections in India.
True or False: The 74th Amendment Act deals with urban local bodies.
