Q. With regard to Indian Polity, which of the following statement correctly describes the ‘principle of subsidiarity’?
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[A] The president shall act in accordance with the advice of the council of minister.

[B] Issues should be decided at the lowest level that involves all those who are affected.

[C] The Union shall have over-riding power over the States to protect national interest.

[D] The constitution of India has certain features which cannot be altered by the parliament.

Answer: B
Notes:

Exp) Option b is the correct answer.

The principle of subsidiarity demands that a central authority should have a subsidiary function. It should perform only those tasks which cannot be performed at the local level. The principle implies that every issue should be decided at the lowest level that involves all those who are affected.

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