Question

By the late 1970s, what was the status of Panchayati Raj institutions in India?

• A. They had achieved full autonomy from central authority
• B. Their influence had weakened due to centralised control
• C. They were dissolved at the district level
• D. They were extended to urban local bodies

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Their influence had weakened due to centralised control

By the late 1970s, Panchayati Raj institutions faced challenges, including reduced autonomy and centralised control over significant decisions.