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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Define 'Nagar Panchayat'.
Describe one way in which urban local bodies can improve waste management.
Explain the importance of public participation in urban planning.
Explain the role of the State Government in urban planning.
Explain the term 'master plan' in urban planning.
Explain the term 'urban planning'.
Name any two sources of revenue for urban local bodies.
State any one challenge faced by urban local governments in India.
What is the minimum population required for an area to be declared a Municipal Corporation in India? (1) 1 lakh (2) 5 lakh (3) 10 lakh (4) 20 lakh
What is the tenure of elected members in a Municipal Corporation? (1) 2 years (2) 3 years (3) 5 years (4) 6 years
Which body is responsible for preparing the master plan of a city? (1) State Government (2) Municipal Corporation (3) Central Government (4) Panchayat
Which of the following is a challenge in urban planning? (1) Adequate funding (2) Rapid urbanization (3) Efficient waste management (4) Proper road network
Fill in the blank: The ________ Amendment Act gave constitutional status to urban local bodies in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the day-to-day administration of a municipality.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the elected head of a Municipal Corporation.
Fill in the blank: The ________ prepares the annual budget of a Municipal Corporation.
True or False: The Mayor is the head of a Municipal Corporation.
True or False: The State Election Commission conducts elections to urban local bodies.
True or False: Urban local bodies are responsible for the construction and maintenance of public parks.
True or False: Urban local bodies can levy taxes to raise funds for development activities.
