In connection with the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992, consider the following statements: 1. The Act provides for a three-tier system of Panchayati Raj, however, a state having a population not exceeding…

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In connection with the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992, consider the following statements: 1. The Act provides for a three-tier system of Panchayati Raj, however, a state having a population not exceeding 20 lakhs may not constitute Panchayats at the intermediate level. 2. All members of Panchayats, including the chairpersons of Panchayats at the intermediate and district levels, shall be elected directly by the people. 3. A Panchayat constituted upon the dissolution of a Panchayat before the expiration of its duration shall continue for a full five-year term of office. Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?

Testwala · Accepted Answer

1 only

Testwala · Answer

Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct: states under 20 lakh population may skip the intermediate tier; chairpersons at higher tiers are indirectly elected and a reconstituted Panchayat serves only the remainder term.

Answer: A. 1 only

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Answer: A. 1 only

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