Which amendment of Indian Constitution is related to Panchayathi Raj?
A43rd
B53rd
C63rd
D73rd
Answer:
D. 73rd
Read Explanation:
- Panchayathi Raj Insitution was constitutionalized through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 to build democracy at the grass roots level and was entrusted with the task of rural development in the country.
- The 73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 has added a new part IX consisting of 16 Articles and the Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution.
- The 73th Amendment envisages the Gram Sabha as the foundation of the Panchayat Raj System to perform functions and powers entrusted to it by the State Legislatures.