Which one of the following pair is NOT correctly matched?
I. The Panchayat – Part X
II. Official Language – Part XVII
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 1 (Only I)
Explanation:
With regard to the parts of the Indian Constitution, the first pair is incorrect because the Panchayats are provided for in Part 9 (Articles 243 to 243-O), not in Part 10. Part 10 deals with Scheduled and Tribal Areas. The second pair is correct because the official language is mentioned only in Part 17 (Articles 343 to 351).
Additional Facts:
Part 9: It was added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
Part 10: It deals with the administration of Scheduled Areas under Articles 244 and 244A.
Official Language: India's official language 'Hindi' and script 'Devanagari' are described in Article 343.
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