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Which of the following describes the three key forms of decentralization?

ADeconcentration, Devolution, Decentralization

BDeconcentration, Delegation, Devolution

CDelegation, Disaggregation, Devolution

DDelegation, Decentralization, Deconcentration

Answer:

B. Deconcentration, Delegation, Devolution

Read Explanation:

  • Deconcentration – Transfer of administrative responsibilities from central to field offices, allowing for more localized management.

  • Delegation – Authority given to semi-independent agencies or organizations to execute certain government functions.

  • Devolution – The legal and political transfer of responsibilities from central/state governments to elected local governments, ensuring accountability to both higher authorities and the local electorate

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Decentralized planning is aligned with the principles of participatory governance. In this context, consider the following statements:

  1. Participatory planning requires the direct involvement of community members in decision-making processes
  2. Participatory governance is limited to local planning and does not extend to policy formulation at the district or state levels.
  3. Effective participatory planning enhances transparency and reduces the scope of corruption in governance.

    Consider the following statements regarding the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act:

    1. It mandates the establishment of ward committees in municipalities with a population above 3 lakhs.
    2. It provides a reservation of 50% of seats for women in all urban local bodies.

      On which of the following subjects, does the Finance Commission of a State constituted under the Part IX of the Constitution of India make recommendations to the Governor? Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

      1. Distribution between the State and the Panchayats of the net proceeds of the taxes by the State
      2. Determination of the taxes which may be assigned to or appropriated by the Panchayats
      3. Grants-in-aid to the Panchayats from the Consolidated Fund of the State.
        ⁠Which committee recommends financial powers to Panchayats?
        In the Panchayati Raj system, the Panchayat at the district level is known as: