Which of the following statement is/are correct The Government of India Act, 1935 gave the power to enact legislation to the Provincial Legislature. Ashok Mehta Committee was set up by the Planning Commission in 1987.  G V K Rao Committee recommended for the revival of Panchayati Raj Institutions and highlighted the need to transfer powers to democratic bodies at the local level.?

Option 1 : 1 and 3

The correct answer is 1 and 3.

• The Government of India Act, 1935 gave the power to enact legislation to the Provincial Legislature.
• Ashok Mehta Committee was formed in 1977 and it submitted its report in 1978.
• G V K Rao Committee was set up by the Planning Commission in 1985.
• It recommended the re-establishment of Panchayati Raj Institutions and highlighted the need for transfer of power to democratic bodies at the local level.
• The two important suggestions that this committee made were:
  • That the 'district' should be the basic unit of planning and program implementation.
  • Zila Parishad could become the principal body for the management of all development programs which can be handled at that level.