Q1. Which part of the Constitution was added by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992?
- Part VIII
- Part IX
- Part X
- Part XI
Correct Option: 2. Part IX.
Explanation: The 73rd Amendment Act added Part IX, titled “The Panchayats”, to the Constitution, covering Articles 243 to 243-O.
Q2. The 73rd Amendment Act came into force on:
- 24 April 1993
- 26 January 1950
- 2 October 1992
- 15 August 1992
Correct Option: 1. 24 April 1993
Explanation: The act was enacted in 1992 but officially came into force on 24 April 1993, which is now celebrated as National Panchayati Raj Day.
Q3. What does the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution contain?
- Fundamental Duties
- List of Directive Principles
- Functional areas of Panchayats
- Emergency provisions
Correct Option: 3. Functional areas of Panchayats
Explanation: The Eleventh Schedule lists 29 subjects (like agriculture, health, education, etc.) which can be transferred to the control of Panchayats.
Q4. Which article of the Constitution was given practical shape by the 73rd Amendment?
- Article 21
- Article 40
- Article 51A
- Article 19
Correct Option: 2. Article 40
Explanation: Article 40, included in the Directive Principles of State Policy, directs the State to take steps to organize village Panchayats and endow them with necessary powers to function as units of self-government. The 73rd Amendment Act gave this directive a constitutional and practical framework by establishing Panchayati Raj institutions.
Q5. How many levels are there in the Panchayati Raj system according to the 73rd Amendment?
- One
- Four
- Two
- Three
Correct Option: 4. Three
Explanation: The Act provides a three-tier system:
1.Village level
2.Intermediate level (not mandatory for states with population <20 lakhs)
3.District level