The 73rd and 74th Amendments are landmark constitutional reforms that decentralized power and formalized local self-governance in India.
What is/are true among the following? (i) By 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, Three-tier Governance System was introduced in the Constitution. (ii) This system was copied from the Constitution of Australia. (iii) 74th Constitutional Amendment Act is related to giving constitutional recognition to Panchayats.
Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2022 · Topic: Panchayati Raj and Community Development (73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992: Key Provisions, Features, and Significance)
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- Consider the following statements regarding 73rd Constitution Amendment Act of 1992. 1. The Act has given a practical shape to Article 40 of the Constitution. 2. The Act gives a constitutional status to the Panchayati raj institutions. 3. It has brought the Panchayati raj institutions under the purview of the justiciable part of the Constitution. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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- In relation to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, consider the following: a. Provides four-tier Panchayati Raj System b. Assured duration of five years c. Devolution of powers to Panchayats is vested with the Union Government d. Gram Sabha is the foundation of the Panchayati Raj System Select the correct answer using the codes given below: