The Panchayati Raj system was first introduced in which state?
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A.
Rajasthan
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B.
Gujarat
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C.
Maharashtra
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D.
Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer:
A. Rajasthan
Explanation:
The Panchayati Raj system, a three-tier structure of local self-government, was first introduced in India in the state of Rajasthan. Following the recommendations of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee for democratic decentralization, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru inaugurated the system in Nagaur district on October 2, 1959. This date was specifically chosen to honor Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday and his vision of village self-governance, known as Gram Swaraj. Shortly after, Andhra Pradesh became the second state to adopt the system. While various states implemented their own versions during the 1950s and 60s, the Panchayati Raj Institutions were later given formal constitutional status through the 73rd Amendment Act in 1992.
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