Indian Politics - Study Mode
[#451] Programme for capacity building of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs)of panchayats has been launched at_____ .
Correct Answer
(B) Ranchi, Jharkhand
Explanation
Solution: Programme for capacity building of elected women representatives of panchayat has been launched at Ranchi, Jharkand. The programme was launched by Ministry of Women & Child Development in collaboration with Ministry of Panchayati Raj. The programme aimed for empowerment and emancipation of women.
[#452] Which of the following state had implemented the provision of removal of the elected members of local self-governance institutions-
Correct Answer
(A) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation
Solution: Removal of elected members by the people for ineffective administration and incapacity is called Right to Recall. Madhya Pradesh along with Chhatisgarh and Punjab has implemented this provision in local goverance institutions.
[#453] The "Recall Provision" to removethe elected office bearers from the Local Self Government institution has been executed in-
Correct Answer
(D) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation
Solution: Removal of elected members by the people for ineffective administration and incapacity is called Right to Recall. Madhya Pradesh along with Chhatisgarh and Punjab has implemented this provision in local goverance institutions.
[#454] Who is the head of Municipal Corporation?
Correct Answer
(D) Mayor
Explanation
Solution: The head of Municipal Corporation is Mayor. Municipal corporation and urban local bodies came into effect after 74th amendment in the constitution. Municipal corporation are autonomous bodies aimed to provide civic services like drinking water, sanitation, sewerage etc.
[#455] Democratic Decentralization means-
Correct Answer
(D) Local Government
Explanation
Solution: The term Domocratic Decentralization itself carries the concepts of Democracy which is active participation of people in decision-making and Decentralization which is transfer of power or authority to grassroot level i.e. central to local government. Thus democratic decentralization signifies that people at grossroot level are at the core of decision making through local government.