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A CS is asked to explain why local self governance matters for social governance. Which statement is most accurate?

Local self governance matters because it moves decisions closer to citizens, improving accountability, participation and responsiveness to local needs. It works alongside, not in place of, State and Union governments, and powers vary by State within the constitutional framework.

  1. AIt brings decision making closer to citizens, improving accountability and responsiveness to local needsCorrect
  2. BIt removes the need for any State or Union government
  3. CIt ensures all local bodies have identical powers across India
  4. DIt makes citizen participation unnecessary after elections

Explanation

The core rationale is subsidiarity: local problems are best handled by those nearest to them, increasing participation and accountability. It does not replace higher governments, nor are powers identical, since States decide devolution within the constitutional framework.

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