Question

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

NCERT Class 10th Social Science (Democratic Politics-II) Chapter 2 Federalsim

Answer 1

Before the constitutional amendment:

Panchayats in urban and rural areas were set up in all states and directly under the controlled of state government.

There was not any power in the hand of local governments.

After the constitutional amendment:

Now it is important to hold the regular elections.

At least one third of the positions is reserved for the women. 

Answer 2

Local Government before 1992 :

(i) It was directly under the control of the state  Government.

(ii) Elections were not held regularly.

(iii) Elections were controlled by the State Governments.  Local Government after 1992 :

(i) Local Governments have got some powers of their  own.

(ii) Elections are held regularly.

(iii) An independent state election commission is  responsible to conduct the elections.