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Which date marked the introduction of the Panchayati Raj system in Andhra Pradesh?

AOctober 2, 1959

BNovember 1, 1959

CJanuary 26, 1960

DAugust 15, 1960

Answer:

B. November 1, 1959

Read Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh introduced the Panchayati Raj system shortly after Rajasthan, on November 1, 1959. This marked the expansion of democratic decentralization efforts across multiple states in India.


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Which level of Panchayati Raj Institution is primarily responsible for health services at the village level?

Consider the following statements:

  1. According to Article 243D, one-third of the seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in every Panchayat.

  2. Not less than one-third of the total number of seats reserved for the SCs and STs in every Panchayat are reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes, or as the case may be, the Scheduled Tribes.

  3. Not less than one-third of the total number of offices of chairpersons in Panchayats at each level are reserved for women.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Consider the following features:

  1. Panchayats have now been brought under the direct supervision of the Governor.

  2. Finance Commission of the State now determines the distribution of taxes and duties between the State and Panchayats.

  3. Panchayats are now entitled to receive grants-in-aid directly from the Central Government.

  4. 1/3 of the seats in the Panchayats are now reserved for women.

According to the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution, which of these are correct features of Panchayats?