Which amendment to the Indian Constitution provided constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions?
- A73rd
- B74th
- C71st
- D72nd
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Correct answer: (a) 73rd
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.