Indian Polity · Governance
In public administration and civil society studies, informal associations are considered important because citizens often organize themselves around shared concerns without necessarily creating a registered, legally structured institution. Which of the following best defines an informal association?
- 1A judicially recognized enforcement unit with prosecutorial authority
- 2A body whose members are appointed only by state governments for public consultation
- 3A socially organized group based on common interests, relations, or local needs, but lacking a rigid formal structure✓
- 4A group formed strictly under an Act of Parliament with fixed powers and duties
Correct answer
A socially organized group based on common interests, relations, or local needs, but lacking a rigid formal structure
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