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 process of devolution of functions, funds, and functionaries to local governments as recommended by the 73rd and 74th Amendments.
Describe the role of the Gram Sabha in the Panchayati Raj system.
Discuss the impact of lack of financial autonomy on the functioning of local governments in India.
Discuss two major challenges faced by local governments in India after the 73rd and 74th Amendments.
Explain the concept of devolution of powers in the context of local government reforms.
Explain the importance of people's participation in the success of local government reforms.
Explain the main objectives of local government reforms in India.
Explain the role of the State Election Commission in ensuring free and fair elections to local bodies.
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 243H
Which body is responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities in India? (1) Election Commission of India, (2) State Election Commission, (3) District Collector, (4) Governor
Which Constitutional Amendment Act is known for granting 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) Political interference, (2) Adequate funding, (3) Efficient administration, (4) Decentralization of power
Fill in the blank: The ________ Amendment Act of 1992 is related to urban local bodies.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for preparing the electoral rolls for Panchayat elections.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the preparation of plans for economic development and social justice at the district level.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the basic unit of rural local government in India.
True or False: The 73rd and 74th Amendments have completely eliminated the dependence of local bodies on state governments.
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.
True or False: The Gram Sabha is a body of elected representatives at the village level.
