Structure of Local Government

Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration

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Describe the composition of a Gram Sabha.

Describe the process of devolution of powers to local governments as per the Constitution.

Describe the process of election to a Municipal Corporation.

Discuss the importance of local self-government in a democracy.

Explain the difference between Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat.

Explain the role of the District Collector in the functioning of Zila Parishad.

Explain the role of the State Election Commission in local government.

Explain the significance of the 11th Schedule of the Indian Constitution in relation to local government.

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of Panchayats? (1) Article 243B (2) Article 370 (3) Article 21 (4) Article 356

Which constitutional amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India? (1) 42nd Amendment (2) 73rd Amendment (3) 44th Amendment (4) 86th Amendment

Which of the following is a characteristic of urban local government? (1) Rural development (2) Urban planning (3) Agricultural extension (4) Village sanitation

Which of the following is a function of the State Finance Commission? (1) Conducting local body elections (2) Reviewing financial position of local bodies (3) Supervising police administration (4) Implementing central schemes

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for the administration of a ward in a Municipality.

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

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the executive officer of a Municipal Corporation.

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the legislative body at the district level in the Panchayati Raj system.

True or False: The Gram Sabha is a permanent body.

True or False: The State Finance Commission is appointed every five years to review the financial position of local bodies.

True or False: The structure of local government in India is uniform across all states.

True or False: The term of office for members of local bodies is five years.