What is local self-government primarily characterized by?

Authority transferred to lowest political tiers with locally elected bodies managing local affairs.

True or False: Local self-government represents the fourth tier of government in India.

False. Local self-government represents the third tier of government in India.

Which state first implemented Panchayati Raj in India?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Rajasthan
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra

B) Rajasthan (in Nagaur district in 1959)

Fill in the blank: The _____ Constitutional Amendment Act established Panchayati Raj institutions.

73rd

How many functional items are listed in the Eleventh Schedule for panchayats?

29 functional items

What are the two main categories of local government in India?

Panchayati Raj and Municipalities

True or False: The 74th Amendment Act was passed in 1993.

False. The 74th Amendment Act was passed in 1992 and became effective in 1993.

Which constitutional part deals with municipalities?
A) Part IX
B) Part IX-A
C) Part X
D) Part XI

B) Part IX-A

Fill in the blank: Municipal corporations are established for _____ administration.

Big city

What is the minimum population requirement for metropolitan area classification?

An area with population exceeding 10 lakh (1 million)

Which ministry oversees cantonment boards?

Ministry of Defence

How many types of urban local governments exist in India?

Eight types

True or False: Notified Area Committees are elected statutory bodies.

False. They are nominated bodies, neither statutory nor elected.

What is the minimum age requirement for candidacy in Panchayati Raj elections?

21 years

Fill in the blank: Women get up to _____ reservation in Panchayat seats.

One-third

When was the PESA Act enacted and implemented?

Enacted in 1996, effective from December 24, 1996

Which areas are covered under PESA Act?
A) Fourth Schedule
B) Fifth Schedule
C) Sixth Schedule
D) Seventh Schedule

B) Fifth Schedule areas

What was the outcome when Gram Sabha denied mining permission in Niyamgiri Hills?

The mining project was cancelled, demonstrating Gram Sabha's power under PESA.

True or False: State Election Commission oversees elections for both Panchayati Raj and urban bodies.

True. The 74th Amendment mandated this dual responsibility.

How many tribal areas have autonomous districts under the Sixth Schedule?

Ten autonomous districts across four states

Fill in the blank: The tenure of Panchayati Raj institutions is _____ years.

Five

What has been a major success of decentralization regarding women's participation in governance?

Women's representation in local bodies exceeds that in Parliament and State Assemblies.