Practice 73rd Amendment (8.5.1) - LOCAL GOVERNMENTS - CBSE 11 Indian Constitution at Work

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Question 1.
What is the main purpose of the 73rd Amendment?
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Think about its role in local democracy.
Question 2.
Name the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system.
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They are structured in a hierarchy.
3Question 3.
What is one major objective of the 73rd Amendment?
- To centralize power in local governments
- To strengthen local self-governance
- To diminish women’s representation
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Think about how local governments are intended to function.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Gram Sabha consists of all registered voters in the Panchayat area.
- True
- False
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Remember its composition.
Question 5.
Evaluate the challenges facing the Panchayati Raj system in terms of financial autonomy and decision-making powers.
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Consider what it means to have financial autonomy.
Question 6.
Propose measures to enhance women's participation in local governance beyond the reservations stipulated by the 73rd Amendment.
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Think about grassroots movements and community initiatives.

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