Question

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the “Panchayati Raj system”in India?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  Both 1 and 2
• D.
  Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B

2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 provides for a Gram Sabha as the foundation of the panchayati raj system. It is a village assembly consisting of all the registered voters (not the residents) in the area of a panchayat

Statement 2 is correct: The state election commission (SEC) is vested the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to the panchayats

It is the state legislature (not SEC) to make provision with respect to all matters relating to elections to the panchayats. Further, the panchayats may exercise such powers and perform such functions at the village level as the legislature of a state determines.