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 any two functions of a Municipality.

Explain the difference between a Municipal Corporation and a Municipality.

Explain the importance of Municipalities in urban governance.

Explain the process of electing members to a Municipality.

Explain the term 'Urban Local Self-Government'.

List any two challenges faced by Municipalities in India.

Name the three types of urban local bodies in India.

What is a Municipality?

What is the main source of income for Municipalities? (1) Grants from Central Government, (2) Local taxes, (3) Donations, (4) Loans from banks

What is the minimum population required for the formation of a Municipality in India? (1) 1 lakh, (2) 20,000, (3) 5 lakh, (4) 10,000

What is the tenure of a Mayor in most Municipalities? (1) 1 year, (2) 2 years, (3) 5 years, (4) 3 years

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with Municipalities? (1) Article 243P to 243ZG, (2) Article 370, (3) Article 21, (4) Article 356

Fill in the blank: The _______ Amendment Act of 1992 is related to Municipalities.

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

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the presiding officer of the meetings of a Municipality.

Fill in the blank: The _______ prepares the annual budget of a Municipality.

True or False: Municipalities can borrow money from financial institutions for development projects.

True or False: The 74th Amendment made it mandatory to hold regular elections to Municipalities.

True or False: The head of a Municipality is called the Mayor.

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