Quiz : Exploring Society: Exploring Society: India and Beyond - Chapter 12

Question 1

What is the main goal of participatory democracy?

Accepted Answer

To empower citizens to participate in governance

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To centralize decision-making

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To limit citizen engagement

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To strengthen political parties

Question 2

What are urban local bodies responsible for managing?

Accepted Answer

Local infrastructure and services

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National defense

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Foreign policy

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Cultural heritage

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a function of urban local bodies?

Accepted Answer

Conducting international relations

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Maintaining roads

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Collecting local taxes

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Managing waste disposal

Question 4

What is a ward in the context of urban local governance?

Accepted Answer

An electoral division within a city

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A type of tax

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A government scheme

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A form of protest

Question 5

Why is citizen participation essential for urban local bodies?

Accepted Answer

To enhance local governance effectiveness

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To increase government control

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To reduce local taxes

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To limit community activities

Question 6

Which urban local body is responsible for cities with populations of over 1 million?

Accepted Answer

Municipal Corporation

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Municipal Council

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Nagar Panchayat

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Ward Committee

Question 7

What is the historical significance of the Madras Corporation?

Accepted Answer

It was the first urban local body in India

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It was formed by local citizens

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It is the largest corporation in India

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It focuses on rural governance

Question 8

What should citizens do when they notice a leaking water pipe?

Accepted Answer

Report it to local authorities

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Ignore it

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Wait for others to report

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Fix it themselves

Question 9

What role do ward committees play in urban governance?

Accepted Answer

They facilitate local community activities

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They manage international affairs

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They impose taxes

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They provide legal advice

Question 10

What is the purpose of local taxes collected by urban local bodies?

Accepted Answer

To support local infrastructure and services

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To fund national projects

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To pay for political campaigns

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To reduce citizen participation

Quiz : Exploring Society: Exploring Society: India and Beyond - Chapter 12

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