Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#626] By wich of the following Amendment act of the Indian Constitution, the Panchayati Raj System got the constitutional status-
Correct Answer

(C) 73rd

Explanation

Solution: 73rd Constitutional mendment,1992 established and accorded constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institution in India. This act has also added new Part-IX and Eleventh Schedule to Constitution. Article-243 to 243(O) contains provision's with respect to Panchayats in India.

[#627] Which of the following constitutional Amendments gave a constitutional status to Urban Bodies-
Correct Answer

(D) 74th

Explanation

Solution: 74th Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies in India. This also added part-IX(A) and Twelfth Schedule in the constitution. Act provides for three types of Municipalities in every state (i) Nagar Panchayat for a transitional area, (ii) Municipal Council for smaller urban area, (iii) Municipal Corporation for larger Urban Area.

[#628] 73rd Constitutional amendment is related to-
Correct Answer

(A) Panchayati Raj

Explanation

Solution: 74th Constitutional mendment,1992 established and accorded constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institution in India. This act has also added new Part-IX and Eleventh Schedule to Constitution. Article-243 to 243(O) contains provision's with respect to sert it again.x00?????

[#629] The State Election Commission conducts, controls and supervises Municipal elections under-
Correct Answer

(B) Article-243(ZA)

Explanation

Solution: Article-243(K) provides for elections to Panchayats. This article establishes the State Election Commission for superintendence, direction and control of elections to Panchayats. Whereas Article-243(ZA) deals with election to municipalities which is to be conducted under superintendence, direction and control of State Election Commission.

[#630] Which of the following is related with the Panchayati Raj-
Correct Answer

(C) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

Explanation

Solution: Balwant Rai Mehta committee which was constituted in 1957 is related with Panchayati Raj in India. Other important committees related to Panchayati Raj are Ashok Mehta Committee (1977), G.V.K. Rao Committe (1985)and L.M.Singhvi Committee (1986).