Local Government

Civics ⇒ Constitution and Law

Local Government starts at 10 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 main objectives of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act.

Discuss the challenges faced by local governments in India.

Discuss the importance of the 11th and 12th Schedules in the context of local government in India.

Discuss the significance of local self-government in a democracy.

Explain the difference between Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat.

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

Explain the process of reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in local bodies.

Explain the role of the State Finance Commission in local governance.

Explain the three-tier structure of Panchayati Raj in India.