Local Self-Government

Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government

Local Self-Government starts at 6 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Local Self-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 one way in which local self-government helps in the development of a community.

Explain the difference between a Municipality and a Municipal Corporation.

Explain the role of the Gram Sabha in local self-government.

Explain the term 'local self-government'.

Explain why local self-government is important for democracy.

List any two functions of a Gram Panchayat.

List any two sources of income for a Municipality.

Name the three levels of Panchayati Raj institutions in India.

What is the main source of income for Municipal Corporations? (1) Income tax (2) Property tax (3) Customs duty (4) Excise duty

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

What is the tenure of a Gram Panchayat in India? (1) 2 years (2) 3 years (3) 5 years (4) 7 years

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for Panchayati Raj institutions? (1) Article 243 (2) Article 370 (3) Article 21 (4) Article 356

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for preparing and implementing development plans at the district level.

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for the administration of a block in the Panchayati Raj system.

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for urban local governance in a large city.

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the elected head of a Municipal Corporation.

Is the following statement true or false? Municipalities are found in rural areas.

Is the following statement true or false? The Panchayati Raj system exists only in some states of India.

Is the following statement true or false? The Sarpanch is elected by the members of the Gram Sabha.

Is the following statement true or false? The Zila Parishad is the highest tier of the Panchayati Raj system.