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Which of the following is true regarding the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?
It deals with Municipalities
It provides constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions
It was enacted in 1995
It provides for a State Finance Commission every 10 years
It provides constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, institutionalized the Panchayati Raj system in India by adding Part IX to the Constitution. It established a three-tier system of local self-government for rural areas and provided constitutional recognition to these grassroots democratic bodies.
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, institutionalized the Panchayati Raj system in India by adding Part IX to the Constitution. It established a three-tier system of local self-government for rural areas and provided constitutional recognition to these grassroots democratic bodies.
Part IX of the Indian Constitution, containing Articles 243 to 243-O, along with the Eleventh Schedule added via the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.
Enacted in 1992 (came into force on April 24, 1993, observed as National Panchayati Raj Day).
Introduced a three-tier governance structure at village, intermediate, and district levels.
Mandated reservation of not less than one-third of total seats for women in panchayats.
Option A is incorrect because Municipalities (Urban Local Bodies) were given constitutional status by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
Option C is incorrect because the Act was passed by Parliament in 1992 and enforced in 1993, not 1995.
Option D is incorrect because the State Finance Commission is constituted every 5 years under Article 243-I, not every 10 years.
The Act added the Eleventh Schedule, which outlines 29 functional items for Panchayats.
B is correct тАФ The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act provides constitutional status and protection to Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Always study the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts together, comparing their respective Schedules (Eleventh and Twelfth), Articles, and administrative tiers to avoid confusion in Polity questions.
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