Question

In which of the following situations can a state opt not to establish an intermediate level Panchayat as per the 73rd Amendment?

• A. When the state's total area is below 50,000 square kilometers
• B. If the state's population is below 20 lakh
• C. If the state legislature decides against it
• D. When the state has limited financial resources

Answer 1

Answer:

B. If the state's population is below 20 lakh

Article 243B provides that states with a population below 20 lakh are not required to have an intermediate level Panchayat, allowing for flexibility in smaller states.