Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Polity and Indian Constitution

Question:

Panchayati Raj System was introduced in India by which Constitutional Amendment?

Options:

72nd Amendment

73rd Amendment

74th Amendment

75th Amendment

Correct Answer:

73rd Amendment

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - 73rd Amendment

The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 has added a new part IX consisting of 16 Articles and the Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution. The 73th Amendment envisages the Gram Sabha as the foundation of the Panchayat Raj System to perform functions and powers entrusted to it by the State Legislatures.