Local Self-Government
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Local Self-Government starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one way in which citizens can participate in Local Self-Government.
Explain the difference between a Municipality and a Municipal Corporation.
Explain the term 'decentralization' in the context of Local Self-Government.
Explain why local self-government is important for villages and towns.
Name any two functions of a Municipal Corporation.
What is meant by Local Self-Government?
What is the main aim of Local Self-Government?
What is the main difference between rural and urban local self-government?
What is the minimum age required to become a member of a Gram Panchayat? (1) 18 years, (2) 21 years, (3) 25 years, (4) 30 years
What is the term of office for members of a Gram Panchayat? (1) 2 years, (2) 3 years, (3) 5 years, (4) 7 years
Which body is responsible for the administration of a large city? (1) Gram Panchayat, (2) Municipal Corporation, (3) Zila Parishad, (4) Block Samiti
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 health in a city.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for the administration of a district in the Panchayati Raj system.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for the development of a block in the Panchayati Raj system.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the executive officer of a Municipality.
True or False: Local Self-Government bodies are responsible for providing basic services like water and sanitation.
True or False: Local Self-Government helps in promoting democracy at the grassroots level.
True or False: The Municipal Corporation is headed by the Mayor.
True or False: The Panchayati Raj system is found in rural areas of India.
