Question

What does Article 40 of the Constitution talk about?

• A. Establishment of municipalities and providing them with limited powers to function as a subsidiary of the state government.
• B. Establishment of Gram Panchayats, and providing them with necessary powers and authority to function as units of self-government.
• C. Promotion of cottage industries on an individual or co-operation basis in rural areas.
• D. Promotion of educational and economic interests of SCs, STs and other weaker sections of the society.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Establishment of Gram Panchayats, and providing them with necessary powers and authority to function as units of self-government.

Article 40 of the Constitution talks about establishing Gram Panchayats, and providing them with necessary powers and authority to function as units of self-government. To fulfill this, a third tier called the local government was established. In villages, it was called the Panchayati Raj. It was established in most of the states of India.