Indian Polity PYQ 319 of 375 · Panchayati Raj and Community Development

Which one of the following is not the characteristic of decentralization?

  1. AAutonomy
  2. BPeople's participation
  3. CTo instill non-confidence among local communities
  4. DTo empower local communities
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (c) To instill non-confidence among local communities

Explanation

Among the given options, not developing self-confidence among local communities is not a feature of decentralization. Autonomy, public participation, and empowering local communities are features of decentralization.

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