71st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2025
What is the main objective of Panchayati Raj?
aIncrease agricultural production
bEmployment generation
cIncrease political awareness among the people
dMake people capable of participating in development administration✓ Correct
Explanation
In the Indian context, the basic objective of the Panchayati Raj system is “democratic decentralization with people’s participation.” That is, by taking the process of governance and development down to the village level, to make common people direct participants in decision-making and in the implementation of development programmes.
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