Local Government

Political Science ⇒ Indian Constitution and Government

Local Government starts at 11 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in 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 Municipal Corporation.

Describe the main sources of revenue for urban local bodies.

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

Discuss the impact of local self-government on rural development in India.

Discuss the importance of reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women in local government institutions.

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

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

Explain the role of the State Finance Commission in the context of local government.

What is the minimum age for contesting elections to a Gram Panchayat? (1) 18 years (2) 21 years (3) 25 years (4) 30 years

What is the tenure of elected members of Panchayats and Municipalities as per the Constitution? (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 Sabha (2) Zila Parishad (3) Panchayat Samiti (4) State Legislature

Fill in the blank: The __________ Commission recommended the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in India.

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a general body consisting of all registered voters in a village.

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for the day-to-day administration of a Municipal Corporation.

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

True or False: The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act deals with urban local bodies.

True or False: The Gram Sabha can remove the Sarpanch through a vote of no confidence.

True or False: The Mayor is elected directly by the people in all Municipal Corporations in India.

True or False: The Mayor is the executive head of a Municipal Corporation.