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The 73rd Amendment of the Constitution enables the states with a population of less than 20 lakhs to have a minimum ______ structure in the local governance of the state?

Aone-tier

Bunion rule

Ctwo-tier

Dthree-tier

Answer:

C. two-tier

Read Explanation:

  • The Amendment provides for a three-tier structure of local governance in states with a population of more than 20 lakhs, while states with a population of less than 20 lakhs can have a minimum two-tier structure.

  • The 73rd Amendment of the Constitution was passed in 1992 to provide constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and to strengthen the local self-governance in rural areas of India.

  • The Amendment provides for a three-tier structure of local governance in states with a population of more than 20 lakhs, while states with a population of less than 20 lakhs can have a minimum two-tier structure.

Related Questions:

What fraction of the positions in all panchayat institutions is reserved for women?
Which part of the Constitution envisages a three tier system of panchayats ?

Consider the following statements in reference to the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act

  1. The Governor of a State shall constitute a Finance Commission every fifth year to review the financial position of the Panchayats.

  2. The superintendence, direction and control of all elections to the Panchayats are vested in a State Election Commission.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Which of the following is/are correct with respect to the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India?

  1. Constitutional status to Panchayats

  2. Reservation of seats for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes

  3. Providing permanent structures for district planning.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

What type of local governance is primarily associated with Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)?