Which constitutional amendment introduced the Panchayati Raj system in India?
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A.
42nd Amendment
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B.
44th Amendment
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C.
73rd Amendment
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D.
86th Amendment
Correct Answer:
C. 73rd Amendment
Explanation:
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 formally established the Panchayati Raj system in India, providing it with constitutional status and a legal framework. This landmark legislation introduced Part IX to the Constitution, titled The Panchayats, and added the Eleventh Schedule, which outlines 29 functional areas for local governance. The act mandated a three-tier structure consisting of Gram Panchayats at the village level, Panchayat Samitis at the block level, and Zila Parishads at the district level. It also instituted regular elections every five years and reserved seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women to ensure inclusive grassroots democracy. While other amendments mentioned—such as the 42nd, 44th, and 86th—brought significant changes to areas like Fundamental Duties, the Right to Property, and Education, it was specifically the 73rd Amendment that decentralized power to rural local bodies.
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