Q. Consider the following committees related to Panchayati Raj in India:
1.L.M. Singhvi Committee
2.Ashok Mehta Committee
3.Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
4.G.V.K. Rao Committee
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of their formation?

[A] 1 – 2 – 3 – 4

[B] 3 – 2 – 4 – 1

[C] 2 – 3 – 1 – 4

[D] 3 – 1 – 2 – 4

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957) – First to recommend the three-tier PR system.
  • Ashok Mehta Committee (1977) – Suggested a two-tier system and constitutional status.
  • V.K. Rao Committee (1985) – Focused on making Zila Parishad central to rural development.
  • M. Singhvi Committee (1986) – Advocated for constitutional recognition and Gram Sabha.

Source: Laxmikant (POLITY)

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