2. The local self-governments in cities, such as Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai are known as ___________ .

3. The Chairman is the head of a ____________ .

4. The elected head of the municipal corporation is the ___________ .

5. A municipal corporation is elected for a term of ___________ years.

1. A person who has attained the age of ___________ can vote in the elections of local self-government. 

1. A Nagar Panchayat is the largest institution of rural government.

2. The Mayor is the head of the municipality.

3. The head of municipality is elected by the people who have attained the age of 15 years.

4. The Chairman is the head of a municipality.

5. Some seats are reserved in a corporation or municipality for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

1. What is a 'Nagar Panchayat'? Describe its functions.

2. How is a Municipality formed?

3. Mention the functions of a Municipality and a Municipal Corporation.

4. What are the sources of income of a local self-government?

5. Describe the relationship of local bodies and state government.

Gram Sabha

Municipality

Panchayat Samiti

Zila Parishad

Municipality

Gram Sabha

Nagar Panchayat

Municipal Corporation

essential

voluntary

periodic

all of these

essential

voluntary

administrative

all of these

elected

chosen

appointed

autonomous

elected

chosen

appointed

autonomous