The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts of 1992 represent a landmark step in the decentralization of power and strengthening local self- governance in India by giving constitutional recognition to Panchayats and Municipalities.
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) became constitutionalized bodies under-
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 1998 · Topic: Panchayati Raj and Community Development (73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992: Key Provisions, Features, and Significance)
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Answer: D. The 73rd and 74th Amendments (1992) to the Constitution
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