Question

What status was granted to Panchayati Raj institutions under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?

• A. Autonomous bodies for central projects
• B. Local self-government entities
• C. Administrative arms of state governments
• D. Urban development bodies

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Local self-government entities

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act recognised Panchayati Raj institutions as local self-government entities, giving them constitutional legitimacy and clearly defined powers to manage local governance and development independently.