Role of Local Government in Public Services
Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration
Role of Local Government in Public Services starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the process by which citizens can hold local governments accountable for poor public service delivery.
Describe the process by which local governments prepare and implement annual budgets for public services.
Describe the role of local government in the maintenance of public infrastructure.
Describe two challenges faced by local governments in delivering public services.
Discuss the impact of decentralization on the efficiency of public service delivery by local governments.
Discuss the importance of community participation in the effective delivery of public services by local governments.
Explain how local governments contribute to the improvement of public health in their areas.
Explain how local governments ensure the maintenance of public order during festivals and large gatherings.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats? (1) Article 243G (2) Article 370 (3) Article 21 (4) Article 356
Which level of local government is responsible for providing public services in rural areas? (1) Municipal Corporation (2) Panchayat Raj Institutions (3) State Government (4) Central Government
Which of the following is a function of Gram Panchayat? (1) National defense (2) Maintenance of village roads (3) Foreign affairs (4) Currency regulation
Which of the following is a function of Zila Parishad? (1) Maintenance of national highways (2) Supervision of Panchayat Samitis (3) Regulation of foreign trade (4) Issuing driving licenses
Fill in the blank: Local governments are often referred to as the ________ tier of government in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Amendment to the Constitution of India gave constitutional status to local governments.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the administration of a district in rural areas and coordinates the activities of Panchayats.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the overall supervision of urban local bodies in a state.
True or False: Local governments are responsible for issuing birth and death certificates.
True or False: Local governments can be dissolved by the state government under certain circumstances.
True or False: Local governments can enter into contracts for the provision of public services.
True or False: Local governments have no role in disaster management and relief.
