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 any two functions of a Municipal Council.

Describe one way in which local self-government helps in the development of a village.

Explain the importance of reservation of seats for women in local self-government bodies.

Explain the process of electing members to the Gram Panchayat.

Explain the role of the District Collector in the functioning of Zila Parishad.

Explain the term 'decentralization' in the context of local self-government.

Explain the term 'Gram Sabha'.

Name the three levels of Panchayati Raj Institutions in India.

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

Which body is responsible for urban local governance in a large city? (1) Gram Panchayat (2) Municipal Corporation (3) Panchayat Samiti (4) Zila Parishad

Which constitutional amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India? (1) 42nd Amendment (2) 73rd Amendment (3) 44th Amendment (4) 86th Amendment

Which of the following is a compulsory function of a Gram Panchayat? (1) Organizing cultural events (2) Maintenance of public wells (3) Providing free Wi-Fi (4) Running private businesses

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for the administration of a city with a population above 10 lakh.

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for the administration of a town with a population between 20,000 and 1,00,000.

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

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the executive officer of a Gram Panchayat.

Is it true that local self-government exists only in rural areas?

Is it true that the Municipal Corporation is headed by a Sarpanch?

Is it true that the Panchayati Raj system exists in all states of India?

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