Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: The Constitution and Social Change

Question:

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment is related to:

Options:

Land reforms

Panchayat Raj Institutions

Anti Defection Law

National Green Tribunal

Correct Answer:

Panchayat Raj Institutions

Explanation:

It was in 1992 that grassroots democracy or decentralised governance was ushered in by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. This act provided constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). It is compulsory now for local self-government bodies in rural and municipal areas to be elected every five years