Practice Decentralisation In India (2.6) - Federalism

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Question 1.
What is decentralisation?
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Think about how power is distributed in governance.
Question 2.
Name one level of local government in rural India.
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Consider the first step in local governance.
3Question 3.
What is the primary goal of decentralisation?
- To centralize power
- To empower local bodies
- To minimize local governance
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Think about who benefits from decentralised governance.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Constitution of India mandates regular elections for local government bodies.
- True
- False
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Consider the significance of local elections in democracy.
Question 5.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Panchayati Raj system in promoting grassroots democracy in India.
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Think about specific examples or case studies.
Question 6.
Propose ways to improve the role of local governments in India to achieve true decentralisation.
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Consider what has worked in other countries or local contexts.

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