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Multiple choice civics urban local government bodies local self - government - urban local self government - urban local self government- urban

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
The Commissioner and the administrative staff implement the decisions taken by the Councillor's Committees and the councillors.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Councillor's Committees and the Councillors decide on issues. The complicated decisions that affect the entire city are taken by the Councillor's Committees. The Councillors are elected 

The Commissioners and the administrative staff implemented the decisions which are taken by the Councillors and the Councillor's Committees. The Commissioner and the administrative staff are appointed.

Multiple choice civics urban local government bodies local self - government - urban local self government - urban local self government- urban

Municipal Corporation is concerned with all matters that concern the residents of the ____________.

  1. State

  2. District

  3. City

  4. Town
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A Municipal Corporation is a local governing body that administers urban areas having a population more than one million. It is responsible for performing the functions that are concerned with the residents of that particular area like bigger cities, metropolitan cities etc. It is responsible for the following functions:-

1. Urban planning.
2. Sanitation and drinking water.
3. Public health.
4. Safeguarding the interest of the weaker section.
5. Urban poverty alleviation.etc.

Multiple choice civics urban local government bodies local self - government - urban local self government - urban local self government- urban

The Municipal Council is the form of the local government body for _________.

  1. Small cities

  2. Big cities

  3. Metropolitan cities

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Municipal Councils are established for the administration of towns and smaller cities. They are also known as municipalities, municipal committee, municipal board, etc. It has three authorities, namely, the council, the standing committee, and the chief executive officer.

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The District Collector is the chief executive officer of the __________.

  1. State

  2. Region

  3. Division

  4. District
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The District Collector is the chief executive officer of the district. A District Collector is an Indian Administrative Service officer (IAS). He is the in charge of revenue collection and administration of a district. This post is also referred to as the District Magistrate. The District Collector works under the supervision of a Divisional Commissioner.

Multiple choice civics urban local government bodies local self - government - urban local self government - urban local self government- urban

Elections to a Nagar Panchayat are held every __________.

  1. Two years

  2. Four years

  3. Five years

  4. Six years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The members of the Nagar Panchayat are elected from the several wards on the basis of adult franchise for a term of five years. There are seats reserved for the scheduled caste, scheduled tribe, backward class and woman in the election. The ward members are chosen through direct election.