Local Government and Urban Planning
Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration
Local Government and Urban Planning starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the importance of public participation in urban planning.
Describe the process of budget approval in a Municipal Corporation.
Describe the process of urban planning in Indian cities.
Explain the concept of 'zoning' in urban planning.
Explain the difference between a Municipal Corporation and a Municipal Council in India.
Explain the importance of sustainable urban planning.
Explain the role of the State Election Commission in urban local governance.
Explain the role of Ward Committees in urban governance.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of Municipalities? (1) Article 243P (2) Article 243Q (3) Article 243R (4) Article 243S
Which constitutional amendment in India gave constitutional status to urban local bodies? (1) 42nd Amendment (2) 73rd Amendment (3) 74th Amendment (4) 44th Amendment
Which of the following is a function of a Nagar Panchayat? (1) Defense (2) Urban planning (3) Foreign affairs (4) Currency regulation
Which of the following is a function of the Standing Committee in a Municipal Corporation? (1) Conducting elections (2) Approving the budget (3) Issuing birth certificates (4) Zoning land
The ________ is responsible for the day-to-day administration of a Municipal Council.
The ________ is responsible for the maintenance of birth and death records in urban areas.
The ________ is responsible for the preparation and implementation of the city’s budget.
The ________ is the chief executive officer of a Municipal Corporation.
True or False: The 74th Amendment Act mandates the reservation of seats for women in urban local bodies.
True or False: The 74th Amendment Act provides for the constitution of Ward Committees in cities with a population of three lakhs or more.
True or False: The Mayor is the executive head of a Municipal Corporation in India.
True or False: The State Government can dissolve a Municipal Corporation before the completion of its term under certain circumstances.
