Indian Polity PYQ 295 of 375 · Panchayati Raj and Community Development

Panchayati Raj is a subject of -

  1. AOn the Concurrent List
  2. BOn the Union List
  3. COn the State List
  4. DOn the Residuary Powers List

39th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994

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Correct answer: (c) On the State List

Explanation

Panchayats (local self-government) are treated as a subject under Entry 5 of the State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Thus, Panchayat is a State subject. According to Article 243-G, the Legislature of a State may, by law, make provisions for the constitution of Panchayats; and under Article 243-K(4), the Legislature of a State may, by law, make provisions with respect to all matters relating to Panchayat elections. However, the decision to conduct Panchayat elections is taken by the State Election Commission.

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