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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

Read Explanation:

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


Related Questions:

At which level of the Panchayat system does the District Panchayat operate according to the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994?
In which part of the Indian Constitution, has the provision for panchayats been made?
ത്രിതല പഞ്ചായത്ത് സംവിധാനം ദ്വിതലമാക്കി പരിഷ്കരിക്കണമെന്ന് ശിപാർശ ചെയ്ത കമ്മിറ്റി ഏത് ?

Consider the following statements with respect to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment:

  1. For 27% reservation to the Other Backward Classes.

  2. That the chairperson of the panchayat at intermediate/district level shall be elected by, and from amongst the elected members thereof.

  3. For reservation for SCs/STs.

  4. For uniform five-year term for local bodies.

Which of these is/are correct?

Which amendment of Indian Constitution is related to Panchayathi Raj?