The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992, gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions. All the listed features are basic provisions introduced by this amendment: 1. Provides for a three-tier structure: This is mandatory for states with a population above 20 lakhs (village, intermediate, and district levels). 2. Reservation of seats: This amendment mandates reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women (not less than one-third of the total seats) at all three levels. 3. Election under the supervision of the State Election Commissions: The amendment provides for the constitution of an independent State Election Commission in each state to conduct elections to the Panchayats. 4. Introduction of the 11th Schedule: This schedule was added to list the 29 functional items placed within the purview of Panchayats.
Which of the following are the basic features of the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act ? 1. Provides for a three-tier structure of panchayats in the village, intermediary and district levels. 2. Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and women in all the tiers of panchayats. 3. Election to panchayats under the supervision of the State Election Commissions. 4. Introduction of the 11th Schedule to the Constitution. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2015 · Topic: Panchayati Raj and Community Development (73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992: Key Provisions, Features, and Significance)
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