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The 64th Amendment Bill (1989), introduced by Rajiv Gandhi, aimed to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). What was the outcome of this Bill?

AIt was passed in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

BIt was passed only in Lok Sabha but not in Rajya Sabha.

CIt was withdrawn before voting.

DIt was enacted immediately as an ordinance.

Answer:

B. It was passed only in Lok Sabha but not in Rajya Sabha.

Read Explanation:

The 64th Amendment Bill, introduced in 1989 by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, aimed at strengthening PRIs. However, while it passed in the Lok Sabha, it did not secure approval in the Rajya Sabha and, consequently, was not enacted.

Related Questions:

Consider the following statements with respect to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment:

  1. For 27% reservation to the Other Backward Classes.

  2. That the chairperson of the panchayat at intermediate/district level shall be elected by, and from amongst the elected members thereof.

  3. For reservation for SCs/STs.

  4. For uniform five-year term for local bodies.

Which of these is/are correct?

In which part of the Indian Constitution is Panchayati Raj described?
Which Article of the 73rd Amendment Act empowers State Legislatures to endow Panchayats with powers and responsibilities for economic development and social justice?

Consider the following Committees set up to study the structure, powers and functions to be as- signed to Panchayati Raj Institutions:

  1. Santhanam Committee

  2. Ashok Mehta Committee

  3. Balwantrai Mehta Committee

  4. G.V.K. Rao Committee

Which one of the following is their correct chronological order?

ത്രിതല പഞ്ചായത്ത് സംവിധാനം ദ്വിതലമാക്കി പരിഷ്കരിക്കണമെന്ന് ശിപാർശ ചെയ്ത കമ്മിറ്റി ഏത് ?