Which of the following functions are entrusted to the Panchayats under the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution? 1. Preparation of plans for economic development 2. Maintenance of law and order 3. Implementation of schemes for social justice 4. Conduct of judicial proceedings Select the correct answer using the code given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

The Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution was added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and listed 29 functional items to be entrusted to Panchayats. These include:
- Preparation of plans for economic development (Item 1)
- Implementation of schemes for economic development and social justice (Item 2), which covers poverty alleviation, education, health, etc.
However, Maintenance of law and order and Conduct of judicial proceedings fall under the domain of the State Government and Judiciary respectively, and are not part of the Eleventh Schedule functions for Panchayats.

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