Local Self-Government
Political Science ⇒ Democracy and Political Processes
Local Self-Government starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the composition and functions of a Municipal Corporation.
Describe the process of devolution of powers to local self-government bodies in India.
Describe the process of election to the Gram Panchayat.
Discuss the challenges faced by local self-government institutions in India.
Discuss the importance of local self-government in promoting democracy at the grassroots level.
Explain the concept of 'decentralization' in the context of local self-government.
Explain the difference between Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat.
Explain the importance of Gram Sabha meetings in the functioning of Panchayats.
What is the minimum age for contesting elections to a Panchayat in India? (1) 18 years (2) 21 years (3) 25 years (4) 30 years
What is the tenure of Panchayats as per the Constitution of India? (1) 3 years (2) 4 years (3) 5 years (4) 6 years
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the reservation of seats for women in Panchayats? (1) Article 243D (2) Article 243G (3) Article 243B (4) Article 243A
Which body is responsible for preparing plans for economic development and social justice at the district level? (1) Gram Panchayat (2) Panchayat Samiti (3) Zila Parishad (4) Municipal Corporation
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the executive officer of a Municipal Corporation.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the head of a Municipal Corporation.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the intermediate tier in the Panchayati Raj system.
Fill in the blank: The 74th Amendment Act provides for the constitution of ________ in urban areas.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Panchayats is provided as per their population in the area.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Panchayati Raj system is uniform throughout India.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The State Election Commission conducts elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities.
True or False: The 12th Schedule of the Constitution lists the functions of Municipalities.
