Question

When power is taken away from central and state governments and given to local government, it is called __________.

• A. Centralisation
• B. Federation
• C. Decentralisation
• D. Government local

Answer 1

The correct option is C Decentralisation

• When power is taken away from central and state governments and given to local government, it is called decentralisation.
  
• Decentralisation of powers is the sharing of powers among local self-governing bodies. It helps in proper functioning of government and through this, help by government can be reached to even remote parts of the country.
  
• On basis of decentralisation three tier Panchayat Raj system has been introduced.