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Article 243E of the Indian Constitution is related to which feature of Panchayat?

AConstitution of Panchayats

BReservation of seat

CComposition of Panchayats

DDuration of Panchayat

Answer:

D. Duration of Panchayat

Read Explanation:

  • Article 243E of the Indian Constitution is related to the duration of Panchayats in India.

  • Article 243E:

  • It specifies the term of Panchayats

  • The duration of a Panchayat is five years from the date of its first meeting.

  • It includes provisions for dissolution of a Panchayat before the end of its term.

  • Elections must be conducted before the expiry of the five-year term or within six months from the date of dissolution


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In which of the following situations can a state opt not to establish an intermediate level Panchayat as per the 73rd Amendment?
Which one of the following about Article 243 (G) is correct?
Which article empowers municipalities to undertake planning for urban development, including local economic and social responsibilities?
In the Indian Constitution, which type of the Sabha is mentioned under Panchayat Raj?

Consider the following statements:

  1. In an urban area where municipal services are being provided by an industrial establishment, it is still mandatory to constitute a Municipality under the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act.

  2. It is obligatory to constitute Ward Committees for one or more wards within the territorial area of a Municipality having a population of 3 lakhs or more.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?