Question

    In each of these questions, a paragraph is given that has blank in it. Five sentences (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) are suggested. Out of these, only one fits the blank in the context of the paragraph. Pick that sentence as the answer.

    Democracy becomes more real where its protections,

    benefits and opportunities are available at one’s doorstep-and not when accessing these benefits is excessively costly or time-consuming ………………………………………………………………………………… There is a need to empower lower-level links in the chain of governance and to bring decision-making closer to ordinary people. They should be able to achieve more by themselves, becoming less dependent upon distant representatives and unaccountable mediators.
    A And that requires rebuilding the state, in stages, starting from the bottom. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Over the longer term, India must aim to institute a single-entry system in its public bureaucracies. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C That’s the kind of opportunity that ordinary people in India have been lacking. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D An overhaul of its administrative machinery is required for making the state better at dealing with the concerns of ordinary citizens. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct answer is C

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