Question

Q. Panchayati Raj institutions in India are suffering from which of the following fundamental problems?

Which of the options given above is/are correct?

• A. 1, 2 and 3 only
• B. 2, 3 and 4 only
• C. 1, 3 and 4 only
• D. 2 and 4 only

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2, 3 and 4 only

Explanation:

• Option 1 is incorrect. Panchayats have succeeded in effective representation of women. Today around 43% of the representatives are women.
• Option 2 is correct. Panchayats have very little of their own source of finances and it is dependent on the state/central governments for over 90% of the finances.
• Option 3 is correct. Very less subject matter listed in the 11th schedule of the constitution has been devolved to the panchayats.
• Option 4 is correct. Panchayats have very little of their own capacity and that is why there is poor service delivery.