Which Amendment introduced Panchayati Raj institutions as a constitutional system?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 73rd Amendment
- Step 1: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, added Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution of India, conferring constitutional status on Panchayati Raj institutions.
- Step 2: This amendment mandated three-tier local governance in rural areas, fixed five-year terms, established regular elections by State Election Commissions, and reserved seats for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, and women.
Answer
73rd Amendment.
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