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What is the term of Panchayati Raj institutions?

What is the term of Panchayati Raj institutions? Correct Answer 5 years

The correct answer is option 3 i.e., 5 years.

  • 5 years is the term of Panchayati Raj institutions.
  • Panchayati Raj Institution is a system of rural local self-government in India.
  • Panchayati Raj Institution was constitutionalized through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
  • In the Rigveda, there is a mention of Sabha, Samiti, and Vidatha as local self-units.
  • The famous Mayo’s resolution of 1870 gave impetus to the development of local institutions.
  • Lord Rippon in 1882 provided the much needed democratic framework to these institutions.
  • The panchayats finally got a place for themselves in the Constitution as Article 40 of the Directive Principles of State Policy.

Related Questions

Consider the following statements about Panchayati Raj in India: (a) Panchayati Raj was established in India on the recommendations of Balwant Rai Mehta committee. (b) Rajasthan was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj in 1959. (c) Panchayati Raj system has been implemented in all the states of the country.  (d) Panchayati Raj functions as a system of governance in which gram panchayats are the basic units of local administration. Select the correct statements using the code below:
Consider the following statements
1. The Panchayati Raj System in Himachal Pradesh was established under the Panchayati Raj Act, 1954.
2. The Panchayati Raj Act, 1952 was replaced by Panchayati Raj Act, 1968.
3. Presently, the Panchayats in Himachal Pradesh administered by Panchayati Raj Act, 1994.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Given below are certain committees related to Panchayati Raj System in India and their recommendations. Match the two correctly. Committee Recommendation G.V.K Rao Committee Constitutional recognition of local self-government. L.M Singhvi Committee The Zila Parishad should be the principal body in the Panchayati Raj System of India. Ashok Mehta Committee Three-tier system of Panchayati Raj Institutions. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee Two-tier system of Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Certain facts about Panchayati Raj are given. Identify the one(s) that is/are wrong among these. Nagaur of Rajasthan, was the first district where Panchayati Raj was first adopted on the occasion of the Gandhi Jayanti. The Panchayati Raj system comprises of three levels, the block level system is termed as Panchayat Samiti. The Panchayati Raj system in Delhi is an exception with only two tiers, i.e., village and district level.
In the context of the Panchayati Raj system in India, which of the following provisions were recommended by the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee? A) Establishment of a directly elected three-tier Panchayati Raj system. B) All planning and development activities should be entrusted to these bodies. C) Constitutional recognition to Panchayati Raj institutions. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Given below are certain facts about Panchayati Raj System in India. Select the option which provides correct information about the same. Panchayati Raj System prevails throughout the country. Panchayats working in a state get funds only from their own state. The 73rd amendment to the constitution in 1992 led to the formation of the Panchayati Raj System in India. The Panchayat Raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajasthan in Hanumangarh district.
Insertion of Part IX paves the way for democratic decentralisation by providing Panchayati Raj Institutions. In this context, which of the following is/are considered to be novel features of Panchayati Raj Institutions A) Political accountability of state executive B) Devolution of taxation powers at the local level by the Parliament C) Reservation to women Choose the correct answer
73rd Constitutional Amendment provided for
1. Constitutional status to rural and urban bodies.
2. Three tier system for all Panchayati Raj Institutions.
3. Direct elections of Chairpersons and members of Panchayati Raj Institutions at all levels.
4. Audit of panchayat funds by CAG.
Select the correct answer:
Given below are two quantities named A and B. Based on the given information, you have to determine the relation between the two quantities. You should use the given data and your knowledge of Mathematics to choose between the possible answers. What is the age of Raj? I. The difference in ages of Raj and Ram is 20 years(Raj > Ram) II. The sum of ages of Raj and Ram is 60.(Raj > Ram) III. The product of ages of Raj and Ram is 800 years.
Which one of the following committees on Panchayati Raj suggested a constitutional amendment to ensure Panchayati Raj institutions?