Urban Local Government in India refers to ___ and ___ responsible for local governance. |
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True or False: The three types of Urban Local Bodies in India are Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, and Gram Panchayats. |
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False. The three types are Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, and Nagar Panchayats. |
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Water supply and sanitation, solid waste management, urban planning and infrastructure, public health, and street lighting. |
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The 74th Amendment mandates regular elections for Urban Local Bodies every ___ years. |
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What is the primary role of the State Election Commission in relation to Urban Local Bodies? |
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Property tax, user charges, grants from State/Central Government, and licenses and fees. |
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True or False: The State Finance Commission plays no role in the financial matters of Urban Local Bodies. |
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False. The State Finance Commission recommends financial devolution and allocation of taxes to ULBs. |
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By preparing development plans, regulating land use, and implementing schemes like the Smart Cities Mission. |
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How does the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) support Urban Local Government? |
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By funding ULBs for solid waste management, toilet construction, and public awareness to improve urban sanitation. |
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Inadequate financial resources, limited autonomy, urban overcrowding, and corruption. |
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True or False: ULBs are financially independent and do not rely on state governments. |
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False. ULBs are financially dependent on state governments due to limited revenue-generating capacity. |
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Through initiatives like online property tax portals and grievance redressal systems to enhance transparency and service delivery. |
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What is the role of the District Planning Committee (DPC) in Urban Local Government? |
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To integrate urban and rural plans and ensure coordinated development within districts. |
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