CBSE 2023 · Region 6 · Set 1 · Q36

Read the given source and answer the questions that follow : This new system of local government is the largest experiment in democracy conducted anywhere in the world. There are now about $\displaystyle 36$ lakh elected representatives in the panchayats and municipalities etc., all over the country. This number is bigger then the population of many countries in the world. Constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy in our country. It has also increased women's representation and voice in our democracy. At the same time, there are many difficulties. While elections are held regularly of Panchayats and people participate enthusiastically in it but meetings of gram sabhas are not held regularly. ($\displaystyle 36.1$) Why is Indian decentralisation considered as the largest experiment in democracy ? ($\displaystyle 36.2$) Analyse how constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy in India ? ($\displaystyle 36.3$) Explain any two steps taken by the Indian Government for decentralisation.