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

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    The following are the main features of Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996. Choose the correct ones from the codes given.
    1. The state legislation on PESA will not be against the customary laws of said areas.
    2. The area shall be managed in accordance with the traditions and customs of the area.
    3. Gram Sabha of the said village/area will be powerful enough to manage its affairs: cultural identity, community resources, etc.

    A) Only1               

    B) Only land 2

    C) Only land 3                   

    D) 1, 2, 3

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    All are the defining feature of PESA.


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