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What is the primary focus of Administrative Decentralization?

AEmpowering local governments to make decisions independently without any central oversight.

BCreating field-level administrative units closer to the people to improve governance efficiency.

CTransferring financial powers from the central government to local bodies for development projects.

DCentralizing decision-making to ensure uniform policies across regions.

Answer:

B. Creating field-level administrative units closer to the people to improve governance efficiency.

Read Explanation:

  • Administrative decentralization focuses on transferring administrative responsibilities to local-level units, such as district administrations,through processes like deconcentration.

  • This makes governance more efficient by enabling quicker decision-making and problem-solving at the local level.


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