Chapter 12 Grassroots Democracy Part 3 Local Government in Urban Worksheet Solutions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Why are cities like Kolkata, Chennai, or Mumbai considered more complex and diverse than villages or towns?
(a) Higher population density and diversity of communities
(b)Greater availability of natural resources
(c) Lower levels of infrastructure
(d) Limited economic activities
Ans: (a) Higher population density and diversity of communities

Q2: What is the primary difference between the Panchayati Raj system and urban local government?
(a) Hierarchical structure
(b) Decision-making authority
(c) Scope of governance
(d) Population served
Ans: (b) Decision-making authority

Q3: What is the role of urban local bodies in a city?
(a) Managing national security
(b) Conducting health camps
(c) Regulating international trade
(d) Enforcing agricultural policies
Ans: (b) Conducting health camps

Q4: What is the significance of the Madras Corporation in Indian municipal history?
(a)Oldest municipal institution
(b) Largest governing body
(c) Most profitable corporation
(d) Modern technological innovator
Ans: (a) Oldest municipal institution

Q5: Which type of urban body governs cities with a population between 1 and 10 lakhs?
(a) Municipal Corporation
(b) Municipal Council
(c) Nagar Panchayat
(d) Village Panchayat
Ans: (b) Municipal Council

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: Urban local bodies are responsible for maintaining _______ in a city.
Ans: infrastructure

Q2: Citizens’ active participation is crucial for the success of ______________ democracy.
Ans: participatory

Q3: The base of the governance pyramid is the ______ level.
Ans: local

Q4: Cities and towns are divided into smaller units called ______.
Ans: wards

Q5: Responsible citizens can help by reporting issues such as water leaks or ______.
Ans: damaged roads

True or False

Q1: Urban local bodies operate under a central authority.
Ans: False

Q2: Cities with a population above 10 lakhs have a Nagar Panchayat as their highest governing body.
Ans: False

Q3: The Madras Corporation is the oldest municipal institution in India.
Ans: True

Q4: Urban local bodies are not responsible for maintaining the burial ground.
Ans: False

Q5: Indore has been awarded the cleanest city in India under the Swachh Survekshan government scheme for five years.
Ans: False

Match the Following

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