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Question (1)

QN0026012

Urban local bodies are called decentralised because they

(A) work under only the Union Government
(B) allow local communities to participate in decisions for their area
(C) function only through private agencies
(D) have no elected representatives

Correct Answer: B

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Question (2)

QN0026013

Which of the following is the smallest local unit in an urban area mentioned in the chapter?

(A) Municipal Corporation
(B) Municipal Council
(C) Ward
(D) State Government

Correct Answer: C

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Question (3)

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A ward committee notices a blocked drain after heavy rainfall. What should it do first according to its role?

(A) Ignore the issue
(B) Report the problem to the authorities
(C) Collect state taxes
(D) Conduct elections

Correct Answer: B

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Question (4)

QN0026015

The term ‘urban local bodies’ refers to

(A) State legislatures
(B) National-level institutions
(C) Local government structures in urban areas
(D) Private welfare groups

Correct Answer: C

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Question (5)

QN0026016

Which activity is most likely to be organised by a ward committee?

(A) Passing a national budget
(B) Conducting a health camp
(C) Electing the Prime Minister
(D) Framing foreign policy

Correct Answer: B

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Question (6)

QN0026017

What is the primary purpose of dividing cities and towns into wards?

(A) To increase population
(B) To make local administration and citizen participation easier
(C) To reduce urban development
(D) To abolish local governance

Correct Answer: B

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Question (7)

QN0026018

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

(A) Garbage collection
(B) Maintaining burial grounds
(C) Conducting parliamentary elections
(D) Collecting local taxes

Correct Answer: C

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Question (8)

QN0026019

Urban local bodies also play a role in

(A) International trade agreements
(B) Economic and social development planning
(C) Defence administration
(D) Currency printing

Correct Answer: B

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Question (9)

QN0026020

If residents properly segregate waste at home, the direct benefit is that

(A) garbage collection becomes easier
(B) taxes increase automatically
(C) roads widen automatically
(D) elections are held faster

Correct Answer: A

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Question (10)

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Which statement best defines participatory democracy in the context of urban local bodies?

(A) Citizens remain passive observers
(B) Only officials make decisions
(C) Citizens actively participate in local functioning and governance
(D) Decisions are made only by courts

Correct Answer: C

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Question (1)

Urban local bodies are called decentralised because they

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Question (2)

Which of the following is the smallest local unit in an urban area mentioned in the chapter?

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Question (3)

A ward committee notices a blocked drain after heavy rainfall. What should it do first according to its role?

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Question (4)

The term ‘urban local bodies’ refers to

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Question (5)

Which activity is most likely to be organised by a ward committee?

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Question (6)

What is the primary purpose of dividing cities and towns into wards?

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Question (7)

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

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Question (8)

Urban local bodies also play a role in

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Question (9)

If residents properly segregate waste at home, the direct benefit is that

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Question (10)

Which statement best defines participatory democracy in the context of urban local bodies?

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