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Local Governance & Panchayati Raj
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Q263. The fundamental object of the Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following? 1. People’s participation in development 2. Political accountability 3. Democratic decentralisation 4. Financial mobilisation Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

  1. People’s participation in development
  2. Political accountability
  3. Democratic decentralisation
  4. Financial mobilisation Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2015 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1 and 3 only

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Statements 1 and 3 are correct: The core objectives of the Panchayati Raj system are promoting democratic decentralisation and securing direct people's participation in development and local governance.

Statements 2 and 4 are incorrect: Political accountability is a general feature of representative democracy rather than a distinct core object specific to PRIs, and financial mobilisation was not the foundational rationale behind the Panchayati Raj system.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2015 (Q263)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Local Governance & Panchayati Raj
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 1 and 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2015 Q263

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I Question 263 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2015 Polity (Local Governance & Panchayati Raj) question is Option (C): "1 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2015 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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