On the basis of which constitutional amendment, Panchayati Raj was given constitutional status?
- A74th Constitutional Amendment
- B73rd Constitutional Amendment
- C72nd Constitutional Amendment
- D71st Constitutional Amendment
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (b) 73rd Constitutional Amendment
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.