Municipal Governance and Responsibilities

The video tutorial explains the concept of local self-government in India, focusing on urban local bodies like municipal corporations, municipalities, and city councils. It details their structure, election process, and responsibilities, such as providing basic services like roads, sanitation, and public safety. The video also highlights innovative practices in waste management and the importance of funding and reforms to enhance efficiency. The role of elected representatives and officials like mayors and municipal commissioners is discussed, emphasizing the need for effective local governance to drive national progress.

What is the primary purpose of local self-government?

• To manage international relations

• To perform basic functions of local areas

• To regulate foreign trade

• To control national defense

What is one of the services provided by local self-government?

• Space exploration

• Street lighting

• National defense

• International diplomacy

Which urban local body governs cities with a population of more than 300,000?

• Nagar Panchayat

• Municipality

• Municipal Corporation

• Village Panchayat

What is the population range for a city governed by a Nagar Panchayat?

• 10,000 to 20,000

• 100,000 to 300,000

• 20,000 to 40,000

• 40,000 to 100,000

Who is responsible for the administrative functions of a municipal corporation?

• Mayor

• Municipal Commissioner

• City Councilor

• Ward Member

Who serves as the theoretical head of a municipal corporation?

• Ward Member

• Municipal Commissioner

• City Councilor

• Mayor

What is one of the key responsibilities of municipalities?

• Managing international airports

• Providing public transportation

• Conducting national elections

• Regulating stock markets

What is the role of municipal workers in maintaining public health?

• They manage international trade

• They clean streets and manage waste

• They conduct national surveys

• They regulate financial markets

How do municipalities primarily fund their operations?

• By selling public land

• Through international loans

• By printing money

• Through taxes and state grants

What recent steps have been taken to improve municipal efficiency?

• Increasing the number of elections

• Eliminating all taxes

• Passing new laws for better functioning

• Reducing the number of municipal workers