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Social Science · 2024 · 2 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q23
Why was the need for decentralisation recognized in the Indian Constitution? Explain.
Why was the need for decentralisation recognized in the Indian Constitution ? Explain.
Marking-scheme solution
(i) India is a vast country with a large and diverse population.
(ii) Power sharing is essential to accommodate diversity.
(iii) There are a large number of problems and issues which are best settled at this local level.
(iv) People have better knowledge of problems in their localities.
(v) They also have ideas on where to spend money and how to manage things more efficiently.
(vi) It helps to inculcate a habit of democratic participation. Decentralization helps to deepen democracy.
(vii) It increases the possibility of direct participation in decision making.
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