The question asks about the content of the Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which was added by the 73rd Amendment Act. This schedule specifies the subjects over which Panchayats (rural local self-governments) have jurisdiction.
B) 29 subjects that may be entrusted to Panchayats
This option correctly identifies the number of subjects and their purpose as listed in the Eleventh Schedule, which was added by the 73rd Amendment Act. These 29 subjects cover various aspects of rural development and local administration, such as agriculture, land improvement, minor irrigation, animal husbandry, fisheries, social forestry, minor forest produce, small scale industries, khadi, village and cottage industries, rural housing, drinking water, fuel and fodder, roads, culverts, bridges, ferries, waterways and other means of communication, rural electrification, non-conventional energy sources, poverty alleviation programme, education, including primary and secondary schools, technical training and vocational education, adult and non-formal education, libraries, cultural activities, markets and fairs, health and sanitation, including hospitals, primary health centres and dispensaries, family welfare, women and child development, social welfare, welfare of the weaker sections, and in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, public distribution system, maintenance of community assets.
The question asks for the specific date when the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, officially came into force. This requires knowledge of the enactment and commencement dates of significant constitutional amendments in India.
Correct Option: C) 24 April 1993. This is the date when the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, officially came into force.
The question asks to identify the official name given to April 24th in India, a date significant for the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. This requires knowledge of important dates and their associated national observances in India.
Correct Option: C) National Panchayati Raj Day is the correct answer because April 24th marks the day the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, which institutionalized Panchayati Raj, came into force. This day was officially declared National Panchayati Raj Day in 2010.
The question asks for the primary objective of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. This act is a landmark legislation in India concerning local self-governance. Understanding its core purpose is key to identifying the correct option.
Correct Option: D) Provide constitutional status, uniformity and permanence to the Panchayati Raj Institutions across India. This option accurately encapsulates the primary objectives of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. By granting constitutional status, the Act ensured that Panchayati Raj Institutions would be established and function uniformly across all states, with guaranteed elections and powers, thereby providing them with permanence and stability.
The question asks about the authority that defines the powers and functions of the Gram Sabha, as per Article 243A of the Indian Constitution. This requires knowledge of the constitutional provisions related to Panchayati Raj institutions.
A) State Legislature may, by law, provide. This option directly reflects the wording and intent of Article 243A, which grants the State Legislature the authority to define the powers and functions of the Gram Sabha through law.
The question asks for the correct definition of a Gram Sabha as per Article 243(b) of the Indian Constitution. This requires knowledge of the constitutional provisions related to Panchayati Raj institutions.
B) Registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of a Panchayat at the village level. This option accurately reflects the definition of Gram Sabha as provided in Article 243(b) of the Indian Constitution. The Gram Sabha is essentially the general body of all adult voters residing in the area of a village Panchayat.