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Panchayati Raj System: Overview

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Introduces the three-tier structure of rural self-government: Gram Panchayat at the village level, Panchayat Samiti at the block level, and Zila Parishad at the district level. Born from Article 40 of the DPSPs, this system was constitutionalized through the 73rd Amendment Act (1992). Explains key provisions like regular elections, reservation for SC/ST and women, State Election Commissions, and the Gram Sabha’s role. Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) empower local communities, improve resource allocation, and encourage direct participation in governance. However, challenges persist: irregular funding, bureaucratic interference, and variable capacity across states. Despite these, Panchayati Raj remains central to India’s grassroots democracy.

Practice Questions

भारतीय संविधान में नागरिकों के मौलिक अधिकार किस दस्तावेज़ में वर्णित हैं?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of interests of minorities?

What is the minimum age for a person to contest elections for the Lok Sabha?

Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty under the Indian Constitution?

What is the minimum number of members in the Lok Sabha?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

राज्यपाल के कर्तव्य किस अनुच्छेद में दिए गए हैं?

आपातकाल में संसद के सदनों में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम आयु क्या है?

राष्ट्रपति के लिए योग्यता मानदंड किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?