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What does Article 40 of the Constitution talk about?

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

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