Panchayati Raj Instiutions

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With reference to the recommendations of the Ashok Mehta Committee (1977) on Panchayati Raj, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

(1) The three tier system of Panchayati Raj should be replaced by the two tier system.

(2) A block should be the first point for decentralization under popular supervision. below the state level.

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Both 1 and 2

Only 1

Only 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

- Statement 1: The Ashok Mehta Committee recommended replacing the three-tier system with a two-tier system of Panchayati Raj. Therefore, this statement is correct.

- Statement 2: The committee suggested that a district, not a block, should be the first point for decentralization. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

- Option 1 (Both 1 and 2): This is incorrect because Statement 2 is incorrect.

- Option 2 (Only 1): This is correct as Statement 1 is correct.

- Option 3 (Only 2): This is incorrect because Statement 2 is incorrect.

- Option 4 (Neither 1 nor 2): This is incorrect because Statement 1 is correct.

Correct Answer: Option 2, Only 1