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Unit 3 Ch 2 : Federalism — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 3 Ch 2 : Federalism3 Marks
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What is Panchayati Raj? What is its importance?
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Answer

The rural local governments in villages are called Panchayati Raj.
Importance of Panchayati Raj:
  1. It helps in the decentralisation of power. There are a large number of problems and issues which are now successfully settled at the local level.
  2. It has contributed significantly towards reducing the burden of the central government.
  3. It allows local people to directly participate in decision-making.

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