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Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions?

AArticle 40

BArticle 243

CArticle 246

DArticle 21

Answer:

B. Article 243

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Article 243 of the Indian Constitution recognizes Panchayati Raj Institutions and lays down provisions related to their structure, powers, and governance.


Related Questions:

Which one of the following government documents first suggested for having elections of Panchayati Raj Institutions on political party basis?

Which of the following statements are correct?

Village Panchayats are responsible for:

  1. Agricultural production

  2. Rural industrial development

  3. Maternity and child welfare

  4. Higher vocational education

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Which of the following is NOT a body of the urban local body administration?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Panchayati Raj system in India as per the Constitution?

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?