Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Local Governments

Question:

How many subjects were identified and listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution to be transferred to Panchayati Raj institutions?

Options:

9

18

27

29

Correct Answer:

29

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - 29

73rd amendment in Panchayati Raj institutions:
Twenty-nine subjects, which were earlier in the State list of subjects, are identified and listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution. These subjects are to be transferred to the Panchayati Raj institutions. These subjects were mostly linked to development and welfare functions at the local level. The actual transfer of these functions depends upon the State legislation. Each State decides how many of these twenty-nine subjects would be transferred to the local bodies.