Local Government Quiz - CBSE Class 7 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Local Government (CBSE Class 7 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 7 Social Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Local Government, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the primary function of local government?

   1. To make national laws
   2. To manage local issues
   3. To collect taxes for the state
   4. To represent the president
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   Answer: B. To manage local issues

   The primary function of local government is to address and manage issues that are specific to local communities, ensuring local needs are met.

2. What type of local government is a municipality?

   1. Urban area
   2. Rural area
   3. State level
   4. National level
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   Answer: A. Urban area

   A municipality refers to an urban area with its own local government, responsible for managing city affairs.

3. Local self-government is important because:

   1. It ensures democracy is upheld
   2. It reduces the power of citizens
   3. It centralizes administration
   4. It ignores community issues
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   Answer: A. It ensures democracy is upheld

   Local self-government is important as it engages citizens in governance, allowing them to have a voice in decision-making.

4. What is the significance of community participation in local governance?

   1. It complicates decision-making
   2. It can be ignored
   3. It enhances transparency and accountability
   4. It is unnecessary
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   Answer: C. It enhances transparency and accountability

   Community participation is significant as it ensures that citizens are involved in the decision-making process, leading to greater transparency and accountability.

5. What is a common form of local governance in rural areas?

   1. City council
   2. Zilla Parishad
   3. Union territory council
   4. State legislature
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   Answer: B. Zilla Parishad

   A Zilla Parishad is a common form of local governance in rural areas, functioning at the district level to ensure development.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which level of government is closest to the people?
2. What documents do local governments use to outline their powers?
3. How are members of a local government typically chosen?
4. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of local government?
5. What body oversees the function of a local government?
6. What is the term for a local government leader?
7. Which component is vital for the running of local governance?
8. What role do local government committees play?
9. What must local governments do to be accountable to their citizens?
10. How do local governments contribute to education?
11. Which of the following can be seen as a challenge for local governments?
12. What role does technology play in local governance?
13. Which of the following involves empowered citizen participation in local governance?
14. What aspect of governance supports local autonomy?
15. Which financial resource is critical for local governments to maintain operations?

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