UPSC Indian Polity and Civics Local Government Question Bank Union Territories, Scheduled and Tribal Areas, Local Administration

Consider the statements on Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) and choose the code with the correct ones.

1. The PESA empowers the Gram Sab has and the Gram Panchayats to take charge of village administration.

2. It empowers them to protect community resources.

3. It authorizes them to control social sector functionaries.

4. It allows them to own minor forest produce.

A) Only 1 and 2

B) Only 2 and 3

C) Only 3 and 4

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

All the statement are true.