Sources of Revenue for Local Government
Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration
Sources of Revenue for Local Government starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how local governments use loans as a source of revenue.
Describe the process by which local governments receive grants from the State Government.
Describe the role of user charges in the revenue of local governments.
Explain how grants-in-aid help local governments in India.
Explain the difference between tax and non-tax revenue for local governments.
Explain the impact of insufficient revenue on the functioning of local governments.
Explain the importance of property tax for urban local bodies.
Explain the role of the State Finance Commission in strengthening local government finances.
Which level of local government is responsible for collecting water supply charges? (1) Municipal Corporation (2) State Government (3) Central Government (4) Parliament
Which of the following is a fee collected by local governments? (1) Birth registration fee (2) Income tax (3) Excise duty (4) Customs duty
Which of the following is a major source of revenue for Municipal Corporations in India? (1) Property tax (2) Income tax (3) Customs duty (4) Excise duty
Which of the following is a non-tax revenue for local governments? (1) Property tax (2) Water charges (3) Professional tax (4) Entertainment tax
Fill in the blank: ________ are penalties collected by local governments for violation of rules and regulations.
Fill in the blank: ________ charges are collected by local governments for providing street lighting services.
Fill in the blank: ________ tax is imposed on professionals like doctors and lawyers by local bodies.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Commission recommends the distribution of financial resources between the Centre and the States, which also affects local government finances.
True or False: Local governments can collect revenue through advertisement fees.
True or False: Local governments in India can borrow money from financial institutions.
True or False: Local governments in India can impose taxes on vehicles.
True or False: Local governments in India can levy taxes on entertainment.
