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 the process by which local governments in India prepare their annual budget.
Describe the role of State Finance Commissions in strengthening the financial position of local governments.
Explain how grants-in-aid from the state government help local governments in India.
Explain the difference between tax revenue and non-tax revenue for local governments in India.
Explain the impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the revenue sources of local governments in India.
Explain the importance of financial autonomy for local governments in India.
Explain the term 'octroi' and its status in India today.
List any three taxes that can be levied by rural local bodies in India.
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the constitution of Finance Commissions to recommend the distribution of financial resources to local governments? (1) Article 243-I (2) Article 280 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 356
Which of the following is a fee collected by local governments for commercial activities? (1) License fee (2) Income tax (3) Excise duty (4) Sales tax
Which of the following is a grant-in-aid provided to local governments? (1) Matching grant (2) Income tax (3) Sales tax (4) Excise duty
Which of the following is a major source of revenue for Gram Panchayats? (1) Property tax (2) Market fee (3) Excise duty (4) Customs duty
Fill in the blank: ________ is a fee charged by local governments for issuing birth and death certificates.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a tax imposed by local governments on the transfer of immovable property.
Fill in the blank: ________ tax is a major source of revenue for Municipal Corporations in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Commission recommends the distribution of financial resources between the Union and the States, which also affects local government finances.
True or False: Local governments in India can borrow money from financial institutions for development projects.
True or False: Local governments in India can levy taxes on agricultural income.
True or False: Local governments in India can levy taxes on electricity consumption within their jurisdiction.
True or False: Local governments in India can receive donations from private individuals and organizations.
