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What name is given to the local government body in cities?

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Important Questions on Federalism

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The Chairperson of a Municipal Corporation is
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The highest unit of Panchayati Raj system is?
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Statement-I: Some form of social grouping has to be expressed in politics through gender division.

Statement-II: The Panchayati Raj Act was enacted to have a fair proportion of women in the local bodies.

 

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The present structure of Panchayati Raj is based on the Constitutional Amendment Act
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Which constitutional amendment granted reservation to women in Panchayats?
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From which district of Rajasthan, the modern three-tier Panchayat Raj system was launched on October 2nd, 1959 
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Which two among the following are NOT presenting true picture of the implementation of Panchayati Raj system in India?

A. Panchayati Raj has increased women’s representation and voice in Indian democracy.

B. State governments have transferred significant powers to Panchayati Raj institutions.

C. Panchayati Raj institution has been given adequate resources.

D. Panchayati Raj has helped to deepen democracy in our country.

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Which among the following is the group of few gram panchayats?
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Central government is authorised to make laws on
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Which of the following is the local government body for towns?
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In the local government bodies, one-third of the seats are reserved for which of the following community?
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Who among the following is the head of the District parishad?
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The duty for enforcing prohibition rests with
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What are the challenges faced by local government in India?
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Constitutional status of reservation of seats in the local government has helped to increase _____ (women/children) representation and voice in our democracy.
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The need for_____ (decentralization/ centralization) was recognized in our Constitution.
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The rationale of _____ (centralization/decentralization) resulted in the three tier of government.
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What was the basic idea behind decentralisation?
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Which of the following is popularly known as Panchayati raj?
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Which organisation has been especially created to conduct panchayat and municipal elections?