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What is meant by Local government?
The Local government means the institution that is made up of the members elected by the local people. The Local government lends strength to the democratic set-up. The villagers and the people of towns get a chance to take part in the Government of the country.
Point out some main points related with the importance of local government.
The local government lends strength to the democratic set-up. The villagers and the people of towns get a chance to take part in the goverment of the country.
Name the chief local self-governing bodies functioning in India.
The chief local self-government bodies in India are:
1. Gram Panchayat
2. Municipal Committees.
3. Municipal Corporations.
The Gram Panchayat functions in the villages.
The Municipal Committees function in the small cities. The Municipal Corporations perform this functions in the big cities
What are the four main sources of income of local bodies?
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Write two major sources of income of Municipal Committees.
The four main sources of income of the local bodies are the following:
1. Different kinds of taxes.
2. Grant from the State Government.
3. Income for passing the building plans of the citizens.
4. Income from the entertainment tax imposed on circus, melas, etc.
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