Question

61. 73rd constitutional amendment act of the Indian constitution was enacted to strengthen the grass root level democracy. Consider the following statements with respect to the same

1. Gram Sabha is the foundation of the panchayat raj system.

2. The act is applicable pan-India except Jammu and Kashmir.

Select the correct option/s

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

a) 1 only

a)

Explanation: Gram Sabha is the foundation of the panchayat raj system.

The act is not applicable to Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram and other areas.

Those include

1. Scheduled areas and the tribal areas

2. Hill area of Manipur

3. Darjeeling district of W.Bengal.