The question asks to identify the Article of the Indian Constitution that deals with the organization of village Panchayats. This requires knowledge of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) and specific articles related to local self-governance.
Correct Option: C) Article 40 of the Indian Constitution is a Directive Principle of State Policy that directs the State to take steps to organize village Panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. This article laid the foundational principle for the later constitutional recognition of Panchayati Raj institutions through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act.
The question asks about the mandatory implementation of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system under the 73rd Amendment, specifically concerning the population threshold for states. We need to recall the provisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act related to the structure of Panchayati Raj institutions.
D) 20 lakhs - The 73rd Amendment makes the three-tier Panchayati Raj system mandatory for states with a population exceeding 20 lakhs. States with a population of 20 lakhs or less have the option to not constitute the intermediate level (block/taluk panchayat).
The question asks about the composition of the Gram Sabha. This is a fundamental concept in India's Panchayati Raj system. Understanding the definition and role of the Gram Sabha is key to answering this question.
Correct Option: A) All persons registered in the electoral rolls of a village
The question asks to identify the Article of the Indian Constitution that deals with the composition of Panchayats. This requires knowledge of Part IX of the Constitution, specifically the Articles related to Panchayats.
B) Article 243C
Article 243C of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of Panchayats. It specifies how members of Panchayats at different levels are to be chosen, including direct elections, representation of chairpersons of lower-level Panchayats in higher-level Panchayats, and the powers of the State Legislature to make provisions with respect to the composition of Panchayats.
This question tests knowledge of the Indian Constitution, specifically the provisions related to Panchayats (local self-government in rural areas) as introduced by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. It asks to identify the specific article that mandates reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Panchayats.
D) Article 243D provides for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Panchayats. It also mandates reservation for women and for the offices of chairpersons.
The question asks about the minimum percentage of seats reserved for women in Panchayats as mandated by the 73rd Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution. This requires knowledge of the specific provisions of this landmark amendment concerning local self-governance.
Correct Option: C) One-third (33.33%) is the minimum percentage of seats reserved for women in Panchayats as per the 73rd Amendment Act. This provision ensures significant representation of women at the grassroots level of governance.