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Indian Polity UPPSC 2004 GS-I
Question

The main purpose of Panchayati Raj, is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: to make people participate in developmental administration

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “to make people participate in developmental administration”.
The main purpose of Panchayati Raj is: (4) to make people participate in developmental administration

Panchayati Raj institutions are local self-government bodies that aim to decentralize administration and empower local communities by involving them in decision-making and development processes.

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