Indian Polity PYQ 323 of 375 · Panchayati Raj and Community Development

Which State does not have Panchayat system?

  1. ANagaland
  2. BMizoram
  3. CMeghalaya
  4. DKerala
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Explanation

According to clause (2) of Article 243-M of the Indian Constitution, the provisions related to Panchayats shall not apply to the states of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram, and to such hill areas of the State of Manipur where District Councils exist. Therefore, the correct answer is (e), i.e., “more than one of the above.”

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