Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Indira Gandhi government appointed Ashok Mehta committee.
2.Ashok Mehta committee recommended three tier system of panchayati raj.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: In December 1977, the Janata Government appointed a committee on panchayati raj institutions under the chairmanship of Ashok Mehta.

  • It submitted its report in August 1978 and made 132 recommendations to revive and strengthen the declining panchayati raj system in the country.
  • The committee recommended the two tier panchayati raj system.

Source: Laxmikanth

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