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Question
Name one difference between local government and local self-government unit.
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Solution 1
- Local government: The administration of a locality is looked after by the officials appointed by the state.
- Local self-government: It is an institution of locally elected representatives managing the affairs of the locality and providing them with basic amenities.
Solution 2
| Sr No. | Local Government | Local Self-Government |
| 1. | It is controlled and supervised by the state or central government. | It is run by locally elected representatives. |
| 2. | Officials are appointed, not elected. | People participate directly in managing local issues. |
| 3. | People do not directly participate in decision-making. |
It focuses on local needs, such as water supply, sanitation, roads, and public health. |
| 4. | Its main function is to implement laws and policies made by higher authorities. | It promotes democracy at the grassroots level. |
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