General Studies · Deconcentration and Delegation

Which of the following statements accurately describe 'Deconcentration' within the central government administrative framework? I. It refers to the dispersal of power specifically to peripheral units of the central government administration. II. It is the primary process used to transfer authority from the central government to local government bodies. III. It represents a distinct path of power distribution alongside devolution and delegation. IV. It can be a channel through which privatization processes from the private sector are directed to peripheral units. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: