Structure of Local Government
Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration
Structure of Local Government starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the composition of a Municipal Corporation.
Explain the importance of local government in a democracy.
Explain the role of the State Election Commission in local government elections.
Explain the term 'decentralisation' in the context of local government.
Name the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system in India.
What is the main difference between a Municipality and a Municipal Corporation?
What is the main function of the Zila Parishad?
What is the main purpose of local government in India?
What is the minimum age for voting in local body elections in India? (1) 16 years, (2) 18 years, (3) 21 years, (4) 25 years
Which body supervises the work of Gram Panchayats at the block level? (1) Zila Parishad, (2) Panchayat Samiti, (3) Municipal Corporation, (4) State Government
Which constitutional amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions? (1) 42nd, (2) 73rd, (3) 44th, (4) 86th
Which level of Panchayati Raj is directly above the Gram Panchayat? (1) Zila Parishad, (2) Block Samiti, (3) Municipal Corporation, (4) State Assembly
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for sanitation and public health in urban areas.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for the day-to-day administration of a Municipality.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the basic unit of local government in rural areas.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the elected head of a Municipality.
True or False: Local governments are only responsible for collecting taxes.
True or False: Local governments can make laws for the entire country.
True or False: Municipal Corporations are found in large cities.
True or False: The 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Constitution strengthened local self-government in India.
