Structure of Local Government

Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration

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Describe the main difference between a Municipal Corporation and a Municipal Council.

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

Discuss the challenges faced by local governments in India.

Discuss the significance of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments in strengthening local government in India.

Explain the composition of a Municipal Corporation in India.

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

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

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

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of Panchayats? (1) Article 243B (2) Article 40 (3) Article 243G (4) Article 280

Which body is responsible for the preparation of plans for economic development and social justice at the district level? (1) Gram Panchayat (2) Zila Parishad (3) Municipal Corporation (4) Nagar Panchayat

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 function of the Municipal Corporation? (1) National defense (2) Urban planning (3) Foreign affairs (4) Currency regulation

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for the administration of a block 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 Zila Parishad.

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

Is it true that the 12th Schedule of the Constitution relates to urban local bodies?

Is it true that the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act deals with urban local bodies?

Is it true that the Panchayat Samiti operates at the intermediate/block level in the Panchayati Raj system?

Is the reservation of seats for women in Panchayats mandated by the Constitution?