Question

Which Constitutional Article supported the establishment of Panchayati Raj System?
1. Article 40
2. Article 243
3. Part - IX
4. Schedule - XI

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Article 40

The correct answer is Article 40.

• Article 40  supported the establishment of the Panchayati Raj System.

• Panchayati Raj:
  • Article 40 of DPSP notifies about the Organisation of village panchayats. 
  • It comes under the Gandhian Principle.
  • 73rd Amendment Act of 1992:
    • The Act gives constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj institutions.
    • The Act has added new part IX and 11th schedule to the constitution.
    • 11th Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the Power, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats, 29 subjects over which the Panchayats have jurisdiction.
    • It is entitled as “The Panchayats” and consists of provisions from Articles 243 to 243 (O).
    • It contains 29 functional items of the Panchayats and deals with Article 243 (G).
    • The main objective behind the establishment of Panchayati Raj Institutions is Social Justice, Economic Empowerment.