Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason:

Assertion: Local government is about government that involves the day-to-day life and problems of the elite urban and rural people.
Reason: Strengthening local government is like strengthening democratic processes.

The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.

The correct answer is Option 3 - The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.

Assertion: Local government is about government that involves the day-to-day life and problems of the elite urban and rural people.
Reason: Strengthening local government is like strengthening democratic processes.

CORRECTION in Assertion: Local government is about government that involves the day-to-day life and problems of ordinary citizens.

Local government is government at the village and district level. Local government is about government closest to the common people. Local government is about government that involves the day-to-day life and problems of ordinary citizens (ASSERTION). Local government believes that local knowledge and local interest are essential ingredients for democratic decision making. They are also necessary for efficient and people-friendly administration. The advantage of local government is that it is so near the people. It is convenient for the people to approach the local government for solving their problems both quickly and with minimum cost. The local governments can be very effective in protecting the local interests of the people.

Democracy is about meaningful participation. It is also about accountability. Strong and vibrant local governments ensure both active participation and purposeful accountability. It is at the level of local government that common citizens can be involved in decision-making concerning their lives, their needs and above all their development. It is necessary that in a democracy, tasks, which can be performed locally, should be left in the hands of the local people and their representatives. Common people are more familiar with their local government than with the government at the State or national level. They are also more concerned with what local government does or has failed to do as it has a direct bearing and impact on their day-to-day life. Thus, strengthening local government is like strengthening democratic processes (REASON).