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Who is the official in-charge of the Nagar Panchayat?

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  1. President

  2. Mayor

  3. Chairman

  4. Executive Officer

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chairman is the head of the Nagar Panchayat while the Executive Officer is the official in charge of the Nagar Panchayat. Executive Officers monitor the implementation of all the programs related to planning and development of the Nagar Panchayat with the coordination of the Chairman and all ward members.

Which of the following is not the function of Municipal Corporations?

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  1. Maintenance of health and sanitation

  2. Registration of births and deaths

  3. Disposal of the civil disputes

  4. Providing primary education

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • Municipality which is also called as Nagar Palika, municipal council or Municipal Corporation is a local self-governing body. These are found in the towns. Head of a municipality is Mayor.
  • Among the following maintenance of health and sanitation, registration of births and deaths, providing primary education are the functions of Municipal Corporation whereas disposal of the civil disputes is not its function.

Which of the following persons was associated with the promotion of local self-government in India ?

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  1. Minto

  2. Morley

  3. Ripon

  4. Wavel

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Lord Ripon is known to have granted the Indians first taste of freedom by introducing the Local Self-Government in 1882.
Lord Ripon is known as Father of Local Self-Government in India.

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.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
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.

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
Larger houses have to pay less taxes.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

People who own home have to pay a property tax as well as taxes for water and other services. The larger the house the more the tax.

Gangabai rushed to the house of _________.

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  1. Ward Councillor

  2. District Collector

  3. Supredendent of Police

  4. District Judge

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gangabai rushed to the house of ward councillor.

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

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  1. State

  2. District

  3. City

  4. Town

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Correct Option: C
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.

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

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  1. Small cities

  2. Big cities

  3. Metropolitan cities

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
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.

The reservation of seats for women has been made in _____________.

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  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. Council of Ministers

  4. Municipal Corporation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The reservation of seats for women has been made in urban local bodies like in the municipal corporation.

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

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  1. State

  2. Region

  3. Division

  4. District

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Correct Option: D
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.