State and Local Government

The video explains the structure and functions of local government in India, focusing on both urban and rural areas. It covers the division of states into districts, the roles of municipal corporations, municipalities, and city councils in urban areas, and the panchayati raj system in rural areas. The video highlights the importance of local governance in bringing government closer to the people and ensuring effective administration.

What is the primary reason for dividing a state into districts?

• To increase the number of local governments

• To make administration more effective

• To reduce the population of each state

• To create more urban areas

Which of the following is a characteristic of a municipal corporation?

• It governs rural areas

• It is found in places with a population over 1 million

• It is also known as a Gram Panchayat

• It is the smallest form of local government

What is the main difference between a municipality and a city council?

• A municipality is for larger towns, while a city council is for smaller urban areas

• A city council governs rural areas, while a municipality governs urban areas

• A municipality is elected, while a city council is appointed

• A city council is for larger towns, while a municipality is for smaller urban areas

What is the role of a corporator in urban local government?

• To oversee the national budget

• To act as the head of the state government

• To represent a ward in the municipal government

• To manage rural development projects

What is the primary function of a ward committee in urban areas?

• To manage national policies

• To oversee state-level projects

• To address local issues within a ward

• To conduct international relations

What is the Panchayati Raj system primarily responsible for?

• Urban development

• Rural local governance

• National defense

• State-level administration

What is the role of a Zilla Parishad in the Panchayati Raj system?

• To implement state laws

• To manage urban areas

• To oversee district-level rural administration

• To conduct national elections

Who is the head of a Gram Panchayat?

• The mayor

• The sarpanch

• The municipal commissioner

• The district collector

How are the members of a Gram Panchayat elected?

• By the state government

• Through a national election

• By the local villagers

• By the central government

What is the role of the gram secretary in a village?

• To lead the Gram Panchayat

• To call meetings and keep records

• To represent the village in state government

• To manage the village's finances