Municipalities

Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration

Municipalities starts at 6 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Municipalities. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe the composition of a typical Municipal Council.

Describe the process of budget preparation in a Municipality.

Describe the process of electing a Mayor in a Municipality.

Describe the process of reservation of seats for women in Municipalities as per the 74th Amendment.

Explain the difference between a Municipal Corporation and a Municipality.

Explain the importance of the 12th Schedule in the context of Municipalities.

Explain the process of dissolution of a Municipality.

Explain the role of Ward Committees in Municipalities.

What is the minimum age required to contest Municipal elections in India? (1) 18 years (2) 21 years (3) 25 years (4) 30 years

What is the minimum population required for an area to be declared a Municipality in India? (1) 5,000 (2) 10,000 (3) 20,000 (4) 1,00,000

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 gave constitutional status to Municipalities in India? (1) 42nd Amendment (2) 73rd Amendment (3) 74th Amendment (4) 44th Amendment

Fill in the blank: The ________ Amendment Act, 1992, is related to Municipalities.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for conducting elections to Municipalities.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the day-to-day administration of a Municipality.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the financial management of a Municipality.

True or False: Municipalities can be created or abolished by the Parliament of India.

True or False: The 74th Amendment Act applies to all states and union territories in India.

True or False: The Mayor is the executive head of a Municipality in India.

True or False: The State Election Commission conducts elections to Municipalities.