Question 14 of 28intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer4 marks

State any two differences between the local government before and after the Constitutional amendment in 1992.

Correct Answer

Two differences between the local government before and after the Constitutional amendment in 1992 are:

1. Regular Elections: Before 1992, elections to local governments were not held regularly. After the amendment, it became constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies.

2. Powers and Resources: Before 1992, local governments did not have any powers or resources of their own as they were directly under the control of State governments. After the amendment, State governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies.

Exercise: EXERCISES | Q: 5 | (Page 15)
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Explanation

The question asks for two differences, which can be drawn directly from the textbook comparison. Before 1992, local governments were ineffective due to irregular elections and lack of independent powers. The 1992 amendment made decentralisation meaningful by mandating regular elections and requiring States to share powers and revenue. Other valid differences could include: creation of State Election Commission (after 1992) vs no such body (before); reservation of seats for SCs, STs, OBCs and women (after 1992) vs no such reservations (before).

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Identify the condition of local government before 1992 from the context - irregular elections, no powers/resources, under State control.

  2. Step 2: Identify the changes after the 1992 amendment - mandatory regular elections, power and revenue sharing, State Election Commission created.

  3. Step 3: Select any two clear differences and present them in a structured format with bold key terms.

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