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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

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the President of India?

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

अधिकारों की गारंटी किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से दी गई है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में न्यूनतम अनुभव में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा आवश्यक नहीं है?

संविधान सभा की अंतिम बैठक किस वर्ष हुई थी?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the creation of the All India Services?

राष्ट्रपति के आपातकालिक शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद के तहत निर्धारित हैं?

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Union List of the Indian Constitution?