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Which constitutional amendment formalized the powers of rural localities under the panchayati raj system?
Which constitutional amendment formalized the powers of rural localities under the panchayati raj system?
- 73rd amendment (correct)
- 72nd amendment
- 74th amendment
- 75th amendment
What is the term used for the local governance bodies in urban areas of India?
What is the term used for the local governance bodies in urban areas of India?
- Municipal Committee (Nagar Panchayat)
- Municipal Corporation (Nagar Nigam) (correct)
- Panchayati Raj Institutes (PRI)
- Municipal Councils (Nagar Palika)
What is the term used for the local governance bodies in rural areas of India?
What is the term used for the local governance bodies in rural areas of India?
- Municipal Councils (Nagar Palika)
- Municipal Corporation (Nagar Nigam)
- Panchayati Raj Institutes (PRI) (correct)
- Municipal Committee (Nagar Panchayat)
Which level of government in India do the 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments give recognition and protection to?
Which level of government in India do the 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments give recognition and protection to?
How many types of municipalities are there based on population, according to the text?
How many types of municipalities are there based on population, according to the text?
Study Notes
Panchayati Raj System
- The 73rd Constitutional Amendment formalized the powers of rural localities under the panchayati raj system.
Local Governance Bodies
- The term used for local governance bodies in urban areas of India is Municipalities.
- The term used for local governance bodies in rural areas of India is Panchayats.
Constitutional Amendments
- The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments give recognition and protection to the Local Government level in India.
Municipalities
- There are three types of municipalities based on population: Nagar Panchayats, Municipal Councils, and Municipal Corporations.
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Test your knowledge of the local government system in India, including the roles and responsibilities of local councils and the impact of the 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments.
