App Logo

No.1 PSC Learning App

1M+ Downloads

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the participatory approach in community development?

ATop-down decision-making

BCommunity-driven initiatives

CShared ownership and collaboration

DFocus on the needs of vulnerable groups

Answer:

A. Top-down decision-making

Read Explanation:

Top-down decision-making is not a characteristic of the participatory approach. The participatory approach is fundamentally bottom-up, emphasizing community-driven initiatives, shared ownership, and collaboration.


Related Questions:

Which two key pioneers of participatory planning are mentioned in the UN Habitat document according to Fred Fisher?

Which of the following describes the "Design or Engineering Criticality" of a component?

When did the real impetus for decentralization across India gain momentum?

Decentralized planning helps in:

The Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) approach mandates earmarking of funds in proportion to: