Multiple choice

Under the Constitutional Article 243, what is the meaning of Panchayat?

  1. Self Gram Panchayat Raj

  2. Government of Village

  3. Self Government

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 243 of the Constitution defines Panchayats as institutions of self-government. The term 'Panchayat' literally means self-government at the local level, not village government or gram panchayat raj. This article introduces Part IX of the Constitution which deals with Panchayati Raj institutions.

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