Site navigation

Which one of the following statements about the disadvantages of territorial principle of…

The territorial (place/geographical) principle of administrative organization is specifically designed for and most suitable for administering large geographical areas. Its…

Choose your answer

Which one of the following statements about the disadvantages of territorial principle of administrative organization is wrong ?

Select one answer
Answer and explanation

Correct answer A

The territorial (place/geographical) principle of administrative organization is specifically designed for and most suitable for administering large geographical areas. Its recognized disadvantages are that it can make nationwide uniformity of administration difficult, encourage narrow localism or parochialism, and expose field administration to capture by dominant regional interests.

Practice for these exams

  • UGC NET Political Science

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

Related questions in this topic