Local Self-Government
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Local Self-Government starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the composition of a Gram Panchayat.
Explain the importance of local self-government in a democracy.
Explain the main difference between rural and urban local self-government.
Explain the role of the Gram Sabha in local self-government.
Explain the term 'decentralization' in the context of local self-government.
Explain why regular elections are important for local self-government.
List any two functions of the Zila Parishad.
Name the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system in India.
What is the minimum age required to contest elections to 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) 6 years
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the organization of Village Panchayats? (1) Article 40 (2) Article 370 (3) Article 21 (4) Article 356
Which body acts as a link between the Gram Panchayat and the Zila Parishad? (1) Municipal Corporation (2) Panchayat Samiti (3) Gram Sabha (4) State Assembly
Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for preparing the annual budget of the Gram Panchayat.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for the administration of a block in rural areas.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the basic unit of local self-government in urban areas.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the chief executive officer of a Municipal Corporation.
True or False: Reservation of seats for women is provided in Panchayats and Municipalities.
True or False: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.
True or False: The 74th Amendment Act made it compulsory to hold regular elections to urban local bodies.
True or False: The Panchayat Samiti is the middle tier of the Panchayati Raj system.
