The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?
I. People’s participation in development
2. Political accountability
3. Democratic decentralization
4. Financial mobilization
- I, 2 and 3 only
- 2 and 4 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Explanation:
We can eliminate financial mobilization as that is not the “fundamental” objective of PRIs. Even though panchayats have powers to collect revenue, it is a mechanism to ensure they fulfill their fundamental objectives.
Peopl’s participation in development and Democratic decentralization are definitely the fundamental objectives of PRIs. PRIs brings the administration closer to people (decentralization) and provides a mechanism for people’s participation in development.
