Question

Consider the following statements on the practice of federalism in India. Identify those which hold true for decentralisation after 1992.
A. Local governments did not have any power or resources of their own.
B. It became constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies.
C. The state governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies.
D. No seats are reserved in the elected bodies for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes.
(a) B and C
(b) A and C
(c) A and D
(d) B and D

Answer 1

Answer:

A and B only are the answer

Answer 2

(a) B and C are the statements that hold true for decentralization after 1992

Explanation:

• The fundamental principle underlying decentralization is that there are several problems and difficulties that are better resolved at the local level.

• Because there was no functional local administration at the rural level before to 1992, decentralization was less successful. This required the establishment of a three-tiered local administration in rural regions.
• As a result of the 1992 Constitutional Amendment, the notion of decentralization in federal power-sharing has grown more democratic. Decentralization occurs when power is transferred from the federal and state governments to local governments.