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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Explain how fines contribute to the revenue of local governments.
Explain how the revenue from local taxes is used by local governments.
Explain the difference between tax revenue and non-tax revenue for local governments.
Explain the importance of property tax for urban local bodies.
Explain why grants from the state government are important for local governments.
Explain why local governments need to have their own sources of revenue.
Local governments receive grants-in-aid from which level of government?
Name any two non-tax sources of revenue for local governments in India.
Which body recommends the sharing of state revenues with local governments? (1) State Finance Commission (2) Election Commission (3) Planning Commission (4) Central Vigilance Commission
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) House tax
Which of the following is a non-tax source of revenue for Panchayats? (1) House tax (2) Fees for issuing certificates (3) Toll tax (4) Professional tax
Fill in the blank: _______ are collected by local governments for providing sanitation and garbage collection services.
Fill in the blank: _______ tax is collected by local governments from people who practice professions, trades, or employment.
Fill in the blank: Local governments may collect _______ for the use of public markets and slaughterhouses.
Fill in the blank: Local governments may receive _______ from the central government for specific development projects.
True or False: Local governments can collect entertainment tax from cinema halls and amusement parks.
True or False: Local governments can collect revenue by selling municipal bonds.
True or False: Local governments can generate revenue by issuing licenses for shops and establishments.
True or False: Local governments in India can collect taxes on agricultural income.
