Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in

1. A. Federalism
2. B. Democratic decentralisation
3. C. Administrative delegation
4. D. Direct democracy

Answer: B

Explanation

In January 1957, the Government of India appointed a committee to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working. The chairman of this committee was Balwant Rai G Mehta. The committee submitted its report in November 1957 and recommended the establishment of the scheme of ‘democratic decentralisation’, which ultimately came to be known as Panchayati Raj.