Time: 1 hour
M.M: 30
Instructions: Attempt all questions.
Q1: What is the oldest municipal institution in India? (1 Mark)
Q2: Which urban local body governs cities with a population above 10 lakhs? (1 Mark)
Q3: What is the smallest unit of urban local governance mentioned in the chapter? (1 Mark)
Q4: Which city in India has been awarded the cleanest city title for seven years in a row? (1 Mark)
Q5: What does the term 'decentralised' mean in the context of urban local bodies? (1 Mark)
Q6: Name two functions of ward committees in urban areas. (2 Marks)
Q7: How does the participation of citizens help urban local bodies perform efficiently? (2 Marks)
Q8: What are the three types of urban local bodies mentioned in the chapter? (2 Marks)
Q9: Explain the role of urban local bodies in managing city infrastructure. (3 Marks)
Q10: Describe the significance of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai in the history of urban governance. (3 Marks)
Q11: How do urban local bodies fund their activities? (3 Marks)
Q12: Discuss the similarities and differences between the Panchayati Raj system and urban local bodies. (5 Marks)
Q13: What actions can responsible citizens take to support their urban local bodies? Provide at least five examples. (5 Marks)
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