Local Government Quiz - CBSE Class 8 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Local Government (CBSE Class 8 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 8 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 role of local government?

   1. To manage local resources and provide local services
   2. To govern the entire country
   3. To make international treaties
   4. To control the national economy
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   Answer: A. To manage local resources and provide local services

   Local government is responsible for managing resources and providing services within a specific locality.

2. How are members of a Gram Panchayat usually selected?

   1. Elected by the local community
   2. Appointed by the central government
   3. Appointed by the state government
   4. Nominated by previous members
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   Answer: A. Elected by the local community

   Members of a Gram Panchayat are democratically elected by residents of the village or villages in the area.

3. Which act recognized the importance of local self-governments in India?

   1. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
   2. The Arms Act
   3. The Companies Act
   4. The Environment Protection Act
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   Answer: A. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act

   The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 formalized the Panchayati Raj institutions as the decentralized form of governance in rural India.

4. What is a unique feature of the Panchayati Raj system?

   1. Three-tier system of government
   2. Four-tier system of governance
   3. Only urban self-governance structures
   4. Decentralization of trade policies
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   Answer: A. Three-tier system of government

   The Panchayati Raj system is characterized by its three-tier structure: Gram Panchayat at the village, Panchayat Samiti at the block, and Zila Parishad at the district level.

5. In terms of urban administration, what does a 'Municipality' typically oversee?

   1. Smaller urban regions or towns
   2. International borders
   3. National trade policies
   4. Large metropolitan cities
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   Answer: A. Smaller urban regions or towns

   Municipalities are established to govern smaller towns or urban areas, looking after local infrastructure, civic activities, and community services.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. In which country is the concept of local self-government most prominent?
2. What is the smallest unit of local government in India?
3. Which tier of the Panchayati Raj system operates at the district level?
4. What is a key function of a Block Panchayat?
5. Who chairs a Municipal Corporation in urban areas?
6. What does the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provide?
7. Which is not a typical source of funding for local governments?
8. Which authority can suspend a Panchayat election?
9. Which committee was set up to suggest measures for democratic decentralization in India?
10. How often are elections held for Panchayat positions?
11. Which constitutional article is associated with the organization of Panchayats?
12. Which is the main regulatory body for municipalities in urban India?
13. Which is a significant challenge facing local governments in India?
14. What is the primary objective of the 74th Constitutional Amendment?
15. Which legislative act governs the functioning of urban local bodies?

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