Question

The 73^rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1992 refers to the

• A. Generation of gainful employment for the unemployed and the underemployed men and women in rural area
• B. Generation of employment for the able bodied adults who are in need and desirous of work during the lean agricultural season
• C. Laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj institutions in the country
• D. Guarantee of Right to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and equal protection without discrimination

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj institutions in the country

To provide 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all the States having population of over 20 Lakhs.

To hold Panchayat Elections regularly every 5 years.

To provide reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Women (not less than 33%)

To appoint State Finance Commission to make recommendations as regards the financial powers of the Panchayats.

To constitute District Planning Committee to prepare draft development plan for the district as a whole.

Extra Information-

The Amendment Act has added part IX to the Constitution of India entitled as ‘Panchayats’. The part consists of provisions from Article 243 to 243-0. A new schedule called as Eleventh Schedule lists 29 functional items that Panchayats are supposed to deal with under Article 243-G.