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    The 73rd Amendment of the Constitution provided constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions. Which of the following are the main features of this provision?
    1. A three-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all states.
    2.  Panchayat election in every 5 years.
    3. Not less than 33% of seats are reserved for women.
    4. Constitution of district planning committies to prepare development plans.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below

    A) 1, 2 and 3                     

    B) 1, 3 and 4

    C) 1, 2 and 4                     

    D) 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The salient features of the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 are: - To provide 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all States having population of over 20 lakhs. To hold Panchayat elections regularly every 5 years. To provide reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women (not less than 33%) To appoint State Finance Commission to make recommendations as regards the financial powers of the Panchayats.


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