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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2017
Local Governance & Panchayati Raj
Question No. 260Interactive Test Mode
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Q260. Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in

Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2017 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (B) — Democratic decentralisation

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Local self-government is the primary institutional mechanism for democratic decentralisation. It deepens democracy by empowering local communities at the grassroots level to participate in decision-making and developmental administration.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2017 (Q260)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Local Governance & Panchayati Raj
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Democratic decentralisation

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2017 Q260

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper I Question 260 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2017 Polity (Local Governance & Panchayati Raj) question is Option (B): "Democratic decentralisation". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2017 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Local Governance & Panchayati Raj". You can explore all repeated questions from Local Governance & Panchayati Raj in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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