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What is the constitutional amendment based on the Panchayati Raj Act?

A73

B74

C72

D76

Answer:

A. 73

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Panchayati Raj Act:

  • Amendment : 73rd Amendment, 1992
  • Came into force on : April 24, 1993
  • Panchayati Raj Day is observed on : 24th April
  • Prime Minister : PV Narasimha Rao
  • President : Shankar Dayal Sharma

Related Questions:

Which date marked the introduction of the Panchayati Raj system in Andhra Pradesh?
' മണ്ഡൽ പഞ്ചായത്ത് ' എന്ന ആശയം അവതരിപ്പിച്ചത് ?
പഞ്ചായത്തീരാജിൻ്റെ പിതാവ് എന്നറിയപ്പെടുന്നത് ആര് ?

Consider the following statements:

73rd Amendment of the Constitution has provided constitutional sanction for:

  1. Building a three-tier structure of Panchayati Raj

  2. Reservation of seats for women

  3. Withdrawal of the right of governments to hold elections to Panchayats

  4. Taking away the right of State Governments to give grants to Panchayats.

Which of these statements are correct?

Consider the following with reference to 73rd Constitutional Amendment in respect of Panchayati Raj:

  1. Direct elections of members at all levels

  2. Direct elections of chairpersons at the village level

  3. Indirect election of chairpersons at the intermediate levels and district levels mandatory provision for holding elections

Which of the above are correct?