The local government system in Pakistan primarily operates under:
a) The Federal Government
b) The Provincial Government
c) The Judiciary
d) The Military
Which amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan strengthened the role of local governments?
a) 8th Amendment
b) 13th Amendment
c) 18th Amendment
d) 21st Amendment
The Local Government Ordinance 2001 was introduced under which president?
a) Asif Ali Zardari
b) Pervez Musharraf
c) Nawaz Sharif
d) Imran Khan
Which level of government is responsible for local governance in Pakistan?
a) Federal Government
b) Provincial Government
c) Local Government
d) International Organizations
The three-tier structure of local government in Pakistan includes:
a) Union Council, Tehsil, District
b) Federal, Provincial, Municipal
c) Village, City, Province
d) Parliament, Senate, Judiciary
Who heads the District Government under the Local Government Ordinance 2001?
a) Chief Minister
b) Prime Minister
c) District Nazim
d) Deputy Commissioner
Which government is responsible for holding local government elections in Pakistan?
a) Federal Government
b) Election Commission of Pakistan
c) National Assembly
d) Senate
Which body supervises the municipal functions at the town level?
a) Union Council
b) Town Municipal Administration
c) National Assembly
d) Supreme Court
The Union Council is the:
a) Smallest administrative unit in local government
b) Highest administrative unit in Pakistan
c) Only legislative body in Pakistan
d) Responsible for foreign affairs
The Local Government Act 2013 was enacted by:
a) The Federal Government
b) Provincial Assemblies
c) The Supreme Court
d) The President
Which province introduced the Punjab Local Government Act 2019?
a) Sindh
b) Balochistan
c) Punjab
d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Which local government official is responsible for law enforcement coordination?
a) Tehsil Nazim
b) District Police Officer
c) Union Council Secretary
d) Provincial Minister
What is the main source of revenue for local governments in Pakistan?
a) Foreign Aid
b) Federal Taxes
c) Local Taxes and Fees
d) Military Budget
Which local body is responsible for city development and infrastructure?
a) Union Council
b) Tehsil Administration
c) Metropolitan Corporation
d) Supreme Court
Which local government system was introduced in 1979?
a) Basic Democracies System
b) Devolution of Power Plan
c) Local Government Ordinance
d) Zia-ul-Haq’s Local Government System
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Local Government Act 2013 was unique because it introduced:
a) Mayor System
b) Village and Neighborhood Councils
c) Military Oversight in Governance
d) Governor Rule
What is the term of office for local government representatives in Pakistan?
a) 2 years
b) 3 years
c) 4 years
d) 5 years
Which of the following is a key challenge to local governance in Pakistan?
a) Political interference
b) Excessive funding
c) Lack of international support
d) Overstaffing in municipalities
Which constitutional article emphasizes local government in Pakistan?
a) Article 140-A
b) Article 62
c) Article 370
d) Article 25-A
Which province has Metropolitan Corporations in major cities?
a) Sindh
b) Punjab
c) Balochistan
d) All of the above
The Local Government Finance Commission is responsible for:
a) Allocating resources to local bodies
b) Controlling political parties
c) Conducting national elections
d) Judicial oversight
Which local government tier deals with basic health services?
a) District Health Board
b) Tehsil Administration
c) Union Council
d) Provincial Government
The Local Government System 2019 aimed to:
a) Strengthen local bodies and improve service delivery
b) Reduce decentralization
c) Merge all local councils
d) Abolish municipal functions
Which local government function is essential for urban planning?
a) Revenue Collection
b) Town Planning and Zoning
c) Primary Education
d) Judicial Reforms
Which city has Pakistan’s largest Metropolitan Corporation?
a) Lahore
b) Karachi
c) Islamabad
d) Peshawar
Which political system supports a strong local government system?
a) Unitary System
b) Federal System
c) Autocratic System
d) Monarchic System
What is the main advantage of local governance?
a) Improved service delivery and citizen participation
b) Increased political centralization
c) Reduced public accountability
d) Increased federal government control
The Local Councils Association of Pakistan (LCAP) works to:
a) Strengthen local governance and advocacy
b) Control political campaigns
c) Increase bureaucratic centralization
d) Restrict international funding
Which act governs local government elections in Pakistan?
a) Elections Act 2017
b) Anti-Terrorism Act 1997
c) National Finance Commission Act
d) Public Procurement Act
