Q. The 11th Schedule of Indian constitution specifies the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats. It has listed 29 matters which fall under purview of the Panchayats. Which of the following are the matters mentioned under the 11th Schedule?
1. Fisheries
2. Adult and non-formal education
3. Non-conventional energy sources
4. Family welfare
5. Fire Services
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Answer: C
Notes:
Exp) Option c is the correct answer.
The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 has added a new Part-IX to the Constitution of India. In addition, the act has also added a new Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution. It contains 29 functional items placed within the purview of panchayats. Some of which are
- Agriculture, including agricultural extension
- Land improvement, implementation of land reforms, land consolidation and soil conservation
- Minor irrigation, water management and watershed development
- Animal husbandry, dairying and poultry
- Fisheries-
Option 1 is correct 6. Non-conventional energy sources-
Option 3 is correct 7. Adult and non-formal education-
Option 2 is correct. 8. Family welfare- Option 4 is correct.
- Maintenance of community assets. Statement 5 is incorrect: Fire Services is not included in the
- 11th schedule. This subject matter is instead mentioned in the
- 12th schedule of the Indian Constitution.
