QUESTION

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Indian Polity

Prelims 2015

The fundamental object of the Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?

  1. People’s participation in the development
  2. Political accountability
  3. Democratic decentralization
  4. Financial mobilization

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Explanation

The Panchayati Raj system is designed to empower rural communities by enabling

People's participation in development (1) This involves involving villagers in decision-making processes related to local development projects and resource allocation. Democratic decentralization (3) Power is transferred from the central government to local bodies, allowing communities to address their specific needs and priorities.

While financial mobilization (4) can be a consequence, it's not the fundamental objective. Political accountability (2) is a desirable outcome, but not the sole purpose. The Panchayati Raj system aims to create a more participatory and democratic structure for rural development.

Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are true.

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