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Multiple choice civics community and community development diverse democracy national integration community development introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies

The problems faced by people in cities and villages can be called problems or issues of civic life.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Civic life is the public life of the citizen concerned with the affairs of community and nation. It is different from a private or personal life, which is devoted to the pursuit of private interests. The problems faced by people in cities and villages are civic issues. For examples, the problem of potholes in roads, pollution etc. These issues affect not only an individual but affect society as a whole. It disturbs public life altogether.

Multiple choice civics community and community development diverse democracy national integration community development introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies

What are the public services which we use at home?

  1. Water and Electric supply

  2. Health services

  3. Education and transport

  4. All of above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

We all use public services and facilities. Water supply, electricity supply, health services, education and transport are some important public services. These services are meant for everyone. Our school is also a part of a system.

Multiple choice civics our district physical geography of rajasthan introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies

Before 1991, Baran district was part of the _________ district.

  1. Kota

  2. Bundi

  3. Tonk

  4. Jhalawar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Baran district was formed on April 10, 1991. Before that, it was a part of Kota district. Baran city is the district headquarters of Baran district. The district lies at an average height of 262 m above sea level. Usually, the district has a dry climate but in monsoons, the climate of the area becomes humid. The months from November to February are the winter months while summers start from March and end in June. The average rainfall experienced by the district is around 895.2 mm. The coldest month of the district is January with the maximum temperature of 24.3 degree C and the minimum temperature of 10.6 degree C. 

Baran district is situated at the south-eastern corner of the state and shares its boundaries with Shivpuri, Shyopur and Guna districts of Madhya Pradesh, thus forming the boundary of Rajasthan state. Baran district touches Kota district in the north-west and Jhalawar district in the south-west. The main river which flows from near the district is River Chambal. The district is spread over 103 km from north to south and the calculated width of the district is 104 km from east to west. Mamooni is the highest hill situated in the district with a height of 546 m above sea level.

Multiple choice civics our district physical geography of rajasthan introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies

The _________ divides the state of Rajasthan into two natural divisions.

  1. Himalayas

  2. Aravallis

  3. Western Ghats

  4. Deccan plateau
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan, the largest state of India, has an area of 3,42,239 sq km. Rajasthan covers the territory which has a very mature topography, developed during the thousands of years of denudation and erosional processes. Physiographically, it is difficult to find a region more varied and diverse than Rajasthan. It is a land of lofty hills and shifting sand dunes, of scorching heat and freezing cold, of fertile plain, rugged ravines and dense forests. However, desert remains its dominant pecularity, besides the mountaineous Aravalli range that divides the land into two natural divisions. Aravalli ranges are one of oldest of the world. The other ranges are comparatively new.

Multiple choice civics our district physical geography of rajasthan introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies

The main river which flows near the district Baran is ____________.

  1. Luni

  2. Chambal

  3. Kosi

  4. Ramganga
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Baran district was formed on April 10, 1991. Before that, it was a part of Kota district. Baran city is the district headquarters of Baran district.  The district lies at an average height of 262 m above sea level. Usually, the district has a dry climate but in monsoons, the climate of the area becomes humid. The months from November to February are the winter months while summers start from March and end in June. 

The average rainfall experienced by the district is around 895.2 mm. The coldest month of the district is January with the maximum temperature of 24.3 degree C and the minimum temperature of 10.6 degree C. Baran district is situated at the south-eastern corner of the state and shares its boundaries with Shivpuri, Shyopur and Guna districts of Madhya Pradesh, 

thus forming the boundary of Rajasthan state. Baran district touches Kota district in the north-west and Jhalawar district in the south-west. The main river which flows from near the district is River Chambal. The district is spread over 103 km from north to south and the calculated width of the district is 104 km from east to west. Mamooni is the highest hill situated in the district with a height of 546 m above sea level.

Multiple choice civics our district physical geography of rajasthan introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies

____________ was the first state in India to implement Panchayati Raj in India.

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Kerala
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan was the first state to implement Panchayati Raj in India on 2nd of Oct 1959 in the Nagaur district. Rajasthan was followed by Andhra Pradesh which also implemented in the year 1959. Thereafter most of the states adopted the system.

Multiple choice civics our district physical geography of rajasthan introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies

Baran district is spread over _________ km from north to south.

  1. 100

  2. 102

  3. 103

  4. 104
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Baran district was formed on April 10, 1991. Before that, it was a part of Kota district. Baran city is the district headquarters of Baran district. The district lies at an average height of 262 m above sea level. Usually, the district has a dry climate but in monsoons, the climate of the area becomes humid. The months from November to February are the winter months while summers start from March and end in June. The average rainfall experienced by the district is around 895.2 mm. 


The coldest month of the district is January with the maximum temperature of 24.3 degree C and the minimum temperature of 10.6 degree C. Baran district is situated at the south-eastern corner of the state and shares its boundaries with Shivpuri, Shyopur and Guna districts of Madhya Pradesh, thus forming the boundary of Rajasthan state. Baran district touches Kota district in the north-west and Jhalawar district in the south-west. 


The main river which flows from near the district is River Chambal. The district is spread over 103 km from north to south and the calculated width of the district is 104 km from east to west. Mamooni is the highest hill situated in the district with a height of 546 m above sea level.

Multiple choice civics our district physical geography of rajasthan introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies

Panchayat Samitis are at the __________ level in the Panchayati Raj Institutions.

  1. Base

  2. Intermediate

  3. Top

  4. None
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Panchayat Samiti are rural local governments (panchayats) at the intermediate level in Panchayat Raj institutions. The 73rd Amendment defines the levels of panchayati raj institution as:

  1. District (or apex) level.
  2. Intermediate level.
  3. Base level.