⚖️ Polity & GovernanceUPSC 1996Salient Features of RPA

What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?

aSingle tier structure of local self government at the village level.
bTwo tier system of local self government at village and block levels.
cThree tier structure of local self government at the village, block and district levels
dFour tier system of local self government at the village, block, district and in the state levels.
✓ Correct answer: c) Three tier structure of local self government at the village, block and district levels
ExplanationThe Panchayati Raj System in India, as established by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992, follows a three-tier structure of local self-government.This system is designed to decentralize power and governance to the grassroots level, ensuring democratic participation and accountability in rural areas.The three-tier system ensures local governance at all levels: village, block, and district, allowing for effective planning, implementation, and oversight of developmental activities.24. ANTI DEFECTION LAW 280

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