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Multiple choice political science local self-government-urban local self - government - urban local self government - urban local self government- urban

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

  1. President

  2. Mayor

  3. Chairman

  4. Executive Officer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice political science local self-government-urban local self - government - urban local self government - urban local self government- urban

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

  1. Maintenance of health and sanitation

  2. Registration of births and deaths

  3. Disposal of the civil disputes

  4. Providing primary education
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice political science local self-government-urban local self - government - urban local self government - urban local self government- urban

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

  1. Minto

  2. Morley

  3. Ripon

  4. Wavel
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C Correct answer
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.
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
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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
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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.

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

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.