Which of the following reasons were cited by the Ashok Mehta Committee for the decline of the Panchayati Raj Institutions in India ? 1. Role of Bureaucracy 2. Lack of Political Will 3. Lack of conceptual clarity 4. Lack of gender parity Select the correct

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Q: 61 (CAPF/2015)

Which of the following reasons were cited by the Ashok Mehta Committee for the decline of the Panchayati Raj Institutions in India ?
1. Role of Bureaucracy
2. Lack of Political Will
3. Lack of conceptual clarity
4. Lack of gender parity
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy? (a) An agency widening the scope of parliamentary democracy (b) An agency for strengthening the structure of federalism (c) An agency for facilitating political stability and economic growth (d) An agency for the implementation of public policy

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Polity

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CAPF

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The correct answer is option 3, which means that the reasons cited by the Ashok Mehta Committee for the decline of the Panchayati Raj Institutions in India are 1, 2, and 3.

Let`s dissect each option to understand why it is the correct answer:

1. The first reason cited by the Ashok Mehta Committee is the role of bureaucracy. This means that the involvement and influence of bureaucrats in the functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions have contributed to their decline.

2. The second reason is the lack of political will. This means that there is a lack of enthusiasm and commitment from political leaders and policymakers to effectively empower and strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions.

3. The third reason is the lack of conceptual clarity. This refers to the confusion or ambiguity surrounding the understanding and implementation of the roles, responsibilities, and powers of Panchayati Raj Institutions.

On the other hand, option 4 is incorrect because it includes the reason of lack of gender parity, which is not cited by the Ashok Mehta Committee as a reason for the decline of Panchayati Raj Institutions. Therefore, the correct answer remains option 3.