Question

In decentralized planning, the role of the central government is to provide

• A. Implement all development projects directly without local involvement.
• B. Control all land use and resource allocation decisions at the local level.
• C. A general framework, guidelines, and financial support for local planning.
• D. Set specific, detailed plans for every village and town, overriding local input.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A general framework, guidelines, and financial support for local planning.

• The central government's role is to facilitate and enable decentralized planning, not to control it.

• This includes setting broad policy frameworks and providing resources.