Answer:
(i)
The basic idea behind decentralization is that there are a large number of
problems and issues which are best settled at the local level.
(ii) People have better knowledge of the
problems in their own localities.
(iii) Regular elections are held for the
local government bodies at the level of village, block, district, towns and
cities.
(iv) Seats are reserved for scheduled
castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes to ensure their
participation. One-third of the seats are reserved for women.
(v) These local bodies generate their own revenue.
Besides, the state governments are required to share some powers and revenues with
local government bodies.
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