| Which of the following features of Panchayati Raj, envisaged under the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution, are correctly listed? |
| 1. The elections to the Panchayats will be held by the Union Election Commission |
| 2. There is mandatory reservation of seats for weaker sections and women |
| 3. The Panchayats shall have a fixed term of five years and, if dissolved before the expiry of this term, the elections must be held within six months |
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 2 and 3
C) 2 only
D) 1 and 2
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
[a] The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 makes the following salient provisions: 1. To provide 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all the States having population of over 20 Lakhs. 2. To hold Panchayat Elections regularly every 5 years. 3. To provide reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Women (not less than 33%) 4. To appoint State Finance Commission to make recommendations as regards the financial powers of the Panchayats. 5. To constitute District Planning Committee to prepare draft development plan for the district as a whole.
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