Political Science · Governance & Public Policy in India
What was the main purpose behind bringing the Panchayati Raj system to India?
ATo prevent criminalization of politics
BDevelopment of villages
CDecentralisation of political power to the general people ✓ Correct
DTo reduce election expenses
Correct answer: (C) Decentralisation of political power to the general people — The main purpose was decentralisation of power to the people, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The main purpose was decentralisation of power to the people, so that is the answer.
★It aimed to bring governance closer to the grassroots.
★It gave villagers a direct role in decision-making.
★Village development was an important but secondary goal.
★It was rooted in the idea of self-government.
★So the core aim was decentralisation of political power.
★Thus the answer is decentralisation of political power to the people.
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