Democratic Decentralization in India

Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government

Democratic Decentralization in India starts at 8 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Democratic Decentralization in India. 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 challenge faced by local self-government institutions in India.

Describe the role of the Gram Sabha in the Panchayati Raj system.

Explain how reservation of seats in local bodies helps in democratic decentralization.

Explain the difference between Panchayati Raj and Municipalities.

Explain the main objective of democratic decentralization in India.

Explain the significance of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments in India.

Explain the term 'local self-government'.

List any two functions of the Panchayat Samiti.

Name the body that acts as the executive committee at the block level in the Panchayati Raj system.

State one reason why democratic decentralization is important for a democracy like India.

What is meant by 'democratic decentralization' in the context of India?

Which level of Panchayati Raj is responsible for the administration of a district?