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73rd Constitutional Amendment Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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Consider the following statements:
In the post-73rd Amendment era, there has to be decentralization of
- decision-making powers
- system as a whole
- judicial powers
- administrative powers
Which of the above statements are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 mandates decentralization of decision-making powers to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) for local self-governance.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: The Amendment requires decentralization of the system as a whole, transferring functions, funds, and functionaries to PRIs under the three-tier structure.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: Judicial powers are not decentralized to PRIs; the judiciary remains under the domain of the State and Union as per the Constitution.
✅ Statement 4 – Correct: Administrative powers related to the 29 subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule are to be decentralized to PRIs for local administration.
The minimum age for contesting elections to the Panchayati Raj Institutions should be how many years according to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?
Detailed Explanation:
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 inserted Part IX into the Constitution, providing constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Article 243F specifies the disqualifications for membership of Panchayats, stating that a person shall not be less than 21 years of age to be chosen to fill a seat in a Panchayat.
This is different from the general voting age of 18 years for elections, which is the minimum age for contesting elections to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies (25 years for Lok Sabha).
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