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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

Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution is related to the financial emergency?

न्यायपालिका की संरचना में किसका प्रमुख योगदान होता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

अनुच्छेद 370 किस राज्य को विशेष दर्जा प्रदान करता था?

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

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा पारित विधेयकों को चुनौती देने की अंतिम तिथि किस अनुच्छेद में दी गई है?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?