Question:
What does political decentralization aim to promote at the local level?
ASelf-governance and decision-making
BControl by higher government authorities
CReduced participation of public representatives
DMore dependence on centralized policies
Answer:
A. Self-governance and decision-making
Explanation:
The Aspects of Decentralization include different dimensions that define how power and responsibilities are distributed across levels of government and organizations.
1.Political Decentralization: This involves transferring decision-making powers to elected local governments, empowering public representatives at the local level.
It is about setting up autonomous local governments, allowing for self-governance and decision-making at the grassroots.
Example: Panchayati Raj institutions in India, which are locally elected bodies.