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UPSC Local government Previous Year Questions

5 Local government questions asked in previous UPSC examinations, arranged from the latest year with answers and explanations.

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UPSC Local government Previous Year Questions

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  1. Q1 Prelims 2023 Prelims GS

    With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements: 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government. 2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security. 3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States. How many of the above statements are correct?

    73rd constitutional amendmentLocal governmentPanchayati raj
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  2. Q2 Mains 2022 Mains GS2

    To what extent, in your opinion, has the decentralisation of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots? (Answer in 150 words)

    DecentralisationGovernanceGrassroots democracy
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