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Who elects the Mayor in the Corporation?

• a. Municipal employees
  

• b. Registered voters
  

• c. Elected members of the Corporation
  

• d. Special committee

What is the role of the Mayor in the Corporation?

• a. Handling international relations
  

• b. Managing national defense
  

• c. Presiding over the Corporation
  

• d. Enforcing local laws

Who presides over the Corporation in the absence of the Mayor?

• a. Vice-Mayor
  

• b. Elected members
  

• c. Municipal employees
  

• d. A special committee

What is the Mayor's role in local governance?

• a. Handling global trade agreements
  

• b. Representing the Corporation in national affairs
  

• c. Presiding over meetings and decision-making
  

• d. Conducting scientific research

What initiates the formation of the Corporation?

• a. Regional development plans
  

• b. Public petitions
  

• c. Municipal elections
  

• d. National legislation

In what way does the Mayor contribute to the Corporation's functioning?

• a. Providing healthcare services
  

• b. Managing educational institutions
  

• c. Presiding over meetings and decision-making
  

• d. Overseeing environmental conservation

What is the purpose of a Gram Sabha in the context of Panchayati Raj?

• A) To elect the Gram Panchayat

• B) To perform tasks as per the Panchayat law

• C) To conduct village festivals

• D) To organize cultural events

Who are the members of the Gram Sabha and what roles do they play?

• A) Only elected representatives

• B) Only youth members

• C) All the voters of the village

• D) Only members nominated by the Gram Panchayat

What is the frequency of meetings for the General Assembly of the Gram Sabha, and who serves as the head of the Gram Sabha?

• A) Monthly meetings; Elected Gram Panchayat members

• B) Annual meetings; Village Sarpanch

• C) Quarterly meetings; Government employees

• D) Annual meetings; Taluka and district level officers

What topics are typically discussed in a Gram Sabha, and why is it essential for every villager to attend?

• A) Only village festivals; to celebrate cultural diversity

• B) Only personal matters; to maintain community bonds

• C) Village problems, development works, and various issues such as roads, water, cleanliness, education, health, etc.; to ensure transparent administration

• D) Only political matters; to elect Gram Panchayat members