Structure of Local Government

Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration

Structure of Local Government starts at 7 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Structure of Local Government. 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 the composition of a Gram Panchayat.

Describe the role of the Zila Parishad in the Panchayati Raj system.

Explain the difference between a Municipal Council and a Municipal Corporation.

Explain the importance of local government in a democracy.

Explain the process of reservation of seats for women in local government bodies as per the Constitution.

Explain the role of the Gram Sabha in the Panchayati Raj system.

Explain the three-tier structure of Panchayati Raj in India.

List any two sources of revenue for local governments in India.

What is the minimum age for a person to become a member of a Gram Panchayat? (1) 18 years (2) 21 years (3) 25 years (4) 30 years

What is the tenure of elected members in local government bodies in India? (1) 2 years (2) 3 years (3) 5 years (4) 7 years

Which body is responsible for urban local governance in large cities? (1) Nagar Panchayat (2) Municipal Council (3) Municipal Corporation (4) Gram Sabha

Which constitutional amendment is associated with the establishment of Urban Local Bodies in India? (1) 42nd Amendment (2) 73rd Amendment (3) 74th Amendment (4) 44th Amendment

Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for preparing the annual budget of a Municipal Corporation.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for the administration of a district in the Panchayati Raj system.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the basic unit of rural local government in India.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the executive head of a Municipal Council.

True or False: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.

True or False: The 74th Amendment Act provides for the creation of Ward Committees in Municipalities with a population of three lakhs or more.

True or False: The Municipal Corporation is headed by a Mayor.

True or False: The Panchayat Samiti operates at the block/intermediate level in the Panchayati Raj system.