Local Government Reforms and Challenges
Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration
Local Government Reforms and Challenges starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the role of the State Finance Commission in strengthening local governments.
Describe two major reforms introduced by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act.
Discuss the impact of political interference on the functioning of local governments in India.
Discuss the importance of regular elections in local government institutions.
Discuss the role of Gram Sabha in ensuring accountability of Panchayats.
Discuss two major challenges faced by local governments in India after the 73rd and 74th Amendments.
Explain the concept of 'autonomy' in the context of local governments.
Explain the importance of people's participation in local governance.
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Panchayats? (1) Article 243D, (2) Article 243G, (3) Article 243B, (4) Article 243A
Which body is responsible for the preparation of plans for economic development and social justice at the district level? (1) Gram Sabha, (2) Zila Parishad, (3) Municipal Corporation, (4) State Legislature
Which Constitutional Amendment Act is known for giving constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India? (1) 42nd Amendment, (2) 73rd Amendment, (3) 44th Amendment, (4) 86th Amendment
Which of the following is a challenge in the implementation of local government reforms? (1) Regular elections, (2) Adequate devolution of powers, (3) Transparency, (4) Public participation
Fill in the blank: The 73rd Amendment added Part __________ to the Indian Constitution.
Fill in the blank: The 74th Amendment Act was passed in the year __________.
Fill in the blank: The 74th Amendment added Part __________ to the Indian Constitution.
Fill in the blank: The body responsible for auditing the accounts of Panchayats is the __________.
True or False: Reservation of seats for women in Panchayats is at least one-third of the total seats.
True or False: The 73rd and 74th Amendments provide for the reservation of seats for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local bodies.
True or False: The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act deals with urban local bodies in India.
True or False: The District Planning Committee is responsible for consolidating the plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities.
