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Indian Polity UPPSC 2016 GS-I
Question

The Panchayati Raj System was adopted to:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Decentralize the power of democracy.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Decentralize the power of democracy.”.
The system aims to bring governance closer to the people by delegating authority and responsibility to local self-government institutions, thus enhancing democratic participation at the grassroots level and ensuring more effective administration.

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