Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Local Governments

Question:

Which of the following statements is incorrect about local government?

Options:

Local government is government at the village and district level.

Local government is about government that involves the day-to-day life and problems of ordinary citizens.

It is difficult for people to approach the local government to solve their problems as it is time-consuming and expensive.

Local government believes that local knowledge and local interest are essential ingredients for democratic decision-making.

Correct Answer:

It is difficult for people to approach the local government to solve their problems as it is time-consuming and expensive.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - It is difficult for people to approach the local government to solve their problems as it is time-consuming and expensive.

Correction in Option 3: 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.