Multiple Choice Questions

With reference to Panchayati Raj system in India consider the following statements It was given a co...........

Indian Political System(CSC) Panchayati Raj Instiutions

With reference to Panchayati Raj system in India, consider the following statements

It was given a constitutional status by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act.
It provides for compulsory reservation of seats for SCs, STs and OBCs in the panchayats at all levels.
It provides for 21 years to be the minimum age for contesting elections.

Select the correct statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

Statement 1st is correct: It was given a constitutional status by the 73rdConstitutional Amendment Act. Provisions were made under Part IX-A of the Constitution.
Statement 2nd is incorrect: It provides for compulsory reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the panchayats at all levels. The provision for reservation of seats for OBCs can be made by the state government but it is not compulsory.
Statement 3rd is correct: 21 years to be the minimum age for contesting elections.

Hence option 3rd is correct.

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