The ______ Amendment of the Constitution of India envisages the Gram Sabha as the foundation of the Panchayat Raj System to perform functions and powers entrusted to it by the State Legislatures.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 73rd
Other Information-
- The 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India envisages the Gram Sabha as the foundation of the Panchayat Raj system, which carries out the functions and powers assigned by the State Legislatures.
- This act was passed in 1992 and it was a major step towards the implementation of Panchayati Raj system in India.
- From the point of view of local self-government, constitutional recognition has been given to the formation of Panchayats through this amendment act.
- Its objective was to empower about 2.5 lakh panchayats of the country by giving them more powers and it was expected that the gram panchayats would make plans and implement them according to the local needs.