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Flashcards: Grassroots Democracy- Local Government in Urban Areas 30 Flashcards 
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What is the primary purpose of local governance in a democratic country like India? |
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To ensure citizen participation in decision-making and to manage local services effectively. |
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Urban local bodies are responsible for providing which of the following services? |
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Water supply, sanitation, infrastructure maintenance, and waste management. |
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True or False: Urban local bodies only function at the national level and do not include local communities in decision-making. |
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False. Urban local bodies are decentralized and involve local communities in decision-making. |
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Fill in the blank: Effective urban governance encourages citizens to participate at ___, ___, and ___ levels. |
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Local, regional, national |
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What is a ward in the context of urban local governance? |
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A smaller section of a city or town used to manage local areas more effectively. |
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Riddle: I am the body that manages your city's services, from water to waste. What am I? |
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Urban Local Body |
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What distinguishes a Municipal Corporation from a Municipal Council? |
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A Municipal Corporation operates in cities with populations over 1 million, while a Municipal Council manages cities with populations between 100,000 and 1 million. |
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True or False: The Greater Chennai Corporation is India's oldest municipal institution. |
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True. |
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Fill in the blank: Participatory democracy emphasizes the role of ___ in governance. |
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Citizens |
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What role do ward committees play in urban governance? |
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They assist in organizing activities like health camps and monitoring local issues. |
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Riddle: I am a government body managing small towns with less than 100,000 people. What am I? |
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Nagar Panchayat |
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What is the significance of waste segregation in local governance? |
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It helps in efficient garbage collection and promotes environmental sustainability. |
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Fill in the blank: The Madras Corporation was established on ___ and is now known as the Greater Chennai Corporation. |
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September 29, 1688 |
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What is the main function of urban local bodies regarding local taxes? |
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To collect local taxes and fines to fund public services. |
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What does decentralized governance in urban areas allow for? |
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It allows local communities to actively participate in managing their areas instead of relying on a central authority. |
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