Which of the following statements is correct about local government?

A) Local government is the government at the state and Union territory level.
B) Local government is about the government closest to the common people.
C) Local government is about government that involves the day-to-day life and problems of ordinary citizens.
D) Local government believes that local knowledge and local interest are essential ingredients for democratic decision-making.
E) It is difficult for people to approach the local government to solve their problems as it is time-consuming and expensive.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

B, C and D

The correct answer is Option 2 - B, C and D

The correct statements are:

B) Local government is about the government closest to the common people.
C) Local government is about government that involves the day-to-day life and problems of ordinary citizens.
D) Local government believes that local knowledge and local interest are essential ingredients for democratic decision making.

Correction in the incorrect statement:

A) Local government is the government at the VILLAGE AND DISTRICT LEVEL.
E) It is CONVENIENT for the people to approach the local government for solving their problems both QUICKLY and with MINIMUM COST.

Local government is government at the village and district level. Local government is about government closest to the common people. Local government is about government that involves the day-to-day life and problems of ordinary citizens. Local government believes that local knowledge and local interest are essential ingredients for democratic decision making. They are also necessary for efficient and people-friendly administration. The advantage of local government is that it is so near the people. It is convenient for the people to approach the local government for solving their problems both quickly and with minimum cost. The local governments can be very effective in protecting the local interests of the people.