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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 1070

Q1070

Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of-

A.
Centralisation
B.
Decentralisation
Answer
C.
Both of these
D.
None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Panchayati Raj system is based on principle oil decentralisation of power i.e. transfer of power or authority to grassroot level. Lord Mayo's resoltion (1870) initiated the process of decentralization in India. Whereas Lord Rippon's resolution (1882) who is also called "Father of Local Self Government" laid foundations of local self government in India.