Rajasthan was the first state to implement Panchayati Raj in India, followed closely by Andhra Pradesh.
Which states adopted Panchayati Raj form of local Government first?
Asked in Sub Inspector Comb. Comp. Exam 2016 · Topic: Panchayati Raj and Community Development (Evolution of Local Self-Governance: Historical Context and Major Committee Recommendations (e.g., Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta, L.M. Singhvi))
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Answer: C. Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh
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