Q. Which of the following provisions are voluntary under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992)?
1.Establishment of a State Election Commission for conducting panchayat elections
2.Providing representation to Members of Parliament and State Legislatures in Panchayats
3.Devolution of powers and responsibilities to Panchayats to prepare plans for economic development and social justice
4.Reservation of seats for SCs and STs in Panchayats at all three levels
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Establishment of a State Election Commission is compulsory provision under the 73rd Amendment. It is mandatory for every state to establish it.
- Representation to MPs and MLAs in Panchayats is voluntary It is left to the discretion of the state legislature.
- Devolution of powers to Panchayats is a voluntary The state may or may not devolve powers to Panchayats for preparing development plans and implementing functions under the Eleventh Schedule.
- Reservation of seats for SCs and STs is compulsory It is mandated for all states at all three levels of Panchayati Raj.
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