SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 29

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Part IX.

 

The part of the Indian Constitution that deals with Panchayats is Part IX.

This part, titled "The Panchayats", was added through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992. It provides a constitutional framework for the establishment, structure, and functioning of Panchayats at the village, intermediate, and district levels.

The key provisions under Part IX include:

• Article 243 to Article 243-O,
• The establishment of Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, and Zila Parishads,
• Provisions regarding elections, powers, and functions of Panchayats,
• The establishment of State Election Commissions and State Finance Commissions, and
• Directives for the empowerment of local self-governments.

The 73rd Amendment gave constitutional recognition to the Panchayati Raj system and emphasized decentralized governance, allowing for greater participation of local communities in decision-making processes.