Question:
What was one of the debates among academics and policymakers regarding the creation of planning units for decentralized activities?
AWhether planning units should be created at the village or municipal level
BWhether the planning unit should be at the block level or the district level
CWhether decentralized planning was needed at all
DWhether central-level planning should be abolished
Answer:
B. Whether the planning unit should be at the block level or the district level
Explanation:
One of the key debates among academics and policymakers was about whether the unit for decentralized planning should be established at the block level (a smaller administrative unit) or at the district level (a larger administrative unit). It was ultimately decided that the district level would serve as the primary unit for decentralized planning under the District Planning Committees (DPCs).