Which of the following functions does not fall under the jurisdiction of local self-government?
- APublic health
- BSanitation
- CPublic utility service
- DMaintaining public discipline
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (d) Maintaining public discipline
Explanation
Maintenance of public order is not related to local self-government. Maintenance of public order is a subject of the State Government, whereas management of public health and sanitation, roads and bridges, economic and social development planning, fire services, etc., fall under local self-government. Article 243-G deals with the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats, and Article 243-W deals with the powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities, etc.