Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

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

Question:

Which of the following Statements is not power and responsibility delegated to the Panchayats?

Options:

To prepare plans and schemes for economic development

To promote skills that will enhance social justice

To levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees

To make sure that endogamy is practiced amongst rural youth

Correct Answer:

To make sure that endogamy is practiced amongst rural youth

Explanation:

The following powers and responsibility were delegated to the Panchayats:

a. to prepare plans and schemes for economic development 

b. to promote schemes that will enhance social justice

c. to levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees 

d. help in the devolution of governmental responsibilities, especially that of finances to local authorities