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What three-tier structure for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) did the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommend?

AGrama Sabha, Grama Panchayat, Zilla Parishad

BGrama Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zilla Parishad

CVillage Council, Block Council, District Council

DWard Committee, Panchayat Samiti, District Committee

Answer:

B. Grama Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zilla Parishad

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The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended a three-tier structure for Panchayati Raj Institutions consisting of Grama Panchayats (at the village level), Panchayat Samitis (at the block level), and Zilla Parishads (at the district level).


Related Questions:

Consider the following statements with respect to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment:

  1. For 27% reservation to the Other Backward Classes.

  2. That the chairperson of the panchayat at intermediate/district level shall be elected by, and from amongst the elected members thereof.

  3. For reservation for SCs/STs.

  4. For uniform five-year term for local bodies.

Which of these is/are correct?

ഇന്ത്യയിൽ പഞ്ചായത്തീരാജ് നിയമം നിലവിൽ വന്നത്?
The Panchayati Raj system was first implemented in which state of India?

Which of the following are within the mandate of the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India?

  1. Disqualification provision for Panchayat membership

  2. Setting up of a State Finance Commission

  3. Empowering the State Election Commission to hold periodic local government elections

  4. Constitution of a District Planning Committee

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

പഞ്ചായത്ത് ഭരണ സമിതി പിരിച്ചുവിടേണ്ടി വന്നാൽ പുതിയ തെരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് നടത്തേണ്ട കാലയളവ് എത്ര ?