Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in
[amp_mcq option1=”Federalism” option2=”Democratic decentralisation” option3=”Administrative delegation” option4=”Direct democracy” correct=”option2″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2017
Democratic decentralisation is the process of transferring power, authority, and resources from central or state governments to elected local bodies, empowering them to make decisions and manage affairs at the local level. Local self-government bodies like Panchayats and Municipalities in India are prime examples of this principle in practice.