A significant step towards decentralization was taken in:

see full answer

Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of

1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

1984

1992

1996

1990

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

CBSE

Detailed Solution

A significant step towards decentralization was taken in 1992. The Constitution was changed to strengthen and empower the third tier of democracy, making it constitutionally required to hold regular elections for local government organizations. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes have seats reserved in elected bodies and executive heads of these institutions. At least one-third of all the seats are reserved for women. Each state has established an independent body known as the State Election Commission to oversee Panchayat and municipal elections. Local governments are compelled to share some powers and revenue with the states. State by state, the nature of sharing differs.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity