Indian Polity PYQ 310 of 375 · Panchayati Raj and Community Development

Which Article gives the list of 29 functions to be performed by the Panchayati Raj Institutions?

  1. AArticle 243(H)
  2. BArticle 243
  3. CArticle 243(F)
  4. DArticle 243(G)
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (d) Article 243(G)

Explanation

The list of 29 functions for the Panchayati Raj Institutions is provided under Article 243(G). According to Article 243G, Panchayats have been assigned the responsibility of preparing plans for economic development and social justice, and implementing such plans of economic development and social justice as may be entrusted to them, including those plans related to the subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule. Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule were added to the Constitution by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. It contains the list of 29 functions relating to Panchayats.

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