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73rd Amendment: Panchayati Raj in Detail

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Elaborates on the constitutional amendments that institutionalized Panchayati Raj. Key features include a three-tier system, mandatory elections every five years, reservation for women and SC/ST, the establishment of State Finance Commissions, and direct involvement of Gram Sabhas. Panchayats gained authority to implement development programs in agriculture, rural housing, and sanitation. The amendment aimed to deepen democracy and empower marginalized sections. Implementation varies across states, with some achieving commendable success (e.g., Kerala) in participatory planning, while others lag due to poor financial devolution or bureaucratic bottlenecks. It remains a cornerstone in strengthening rural governance and participatory development.

Practice Questions

संसद के अधिवेशन की अवधि किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चयन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

Which of the following is an essential feature of a federal system?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन और भत्ता किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression?

संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में मौलिक अधिकारों का विवरण है?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Parliament?

अभियोजक की नियुक्ति किस प्रावधान के तहत होती है?

In India, the power to declare war and peace is vested in which of the following?

संविधान सभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से हुआ था?