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Difficulty: MediumLocal Self-Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies (73rd & 74th Amendments)

Match the Constitutional Articles related to Local Self-Government in List I with their corresponding provisions in List II.

  • Article 243DReservation of seats in Panchayats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Women
  • Article 243KElections to the Panchayats conducted by State Election Commission
  • Article 243IConstitution of State Finance Commission to review financial position
  • Article 243ZDConstitution of Committee for District Planning

Answer

Article 243D matches with Reservation of seats in Panchayats; Article 243K matches with Elections to the Panchayats; Article 243I matches with Constitution of State Finance Commission; and Article 243ZD matches with Constitution of Committee for District Planning.
Article 243D provides for the reservation of seats in Panchayats; Article 243K provides for the State Election Commission; Article 243I provides for the State Finance Commission; and Article 243ZD provides for the District Planning Committee.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the core mandate of Article 243D
Article 243D governs seat reservation for SCs, STs, and at least one-third reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions.
It is a compulsory provision ensuring social inclusion in rural local governance.
2
Identify the core mandate of Article 243K
Article 243K establishes the State Election Commission responsible for conducting free and fair Panchayat elections.
It guarantees institutional autonomy for local electoral administration.
3
Identify the core mandate of Article 243I
Article 243I mandates setting up a quinquennial State Finance Commission to determine revenue distribution and grant recommendations.
It secures fiscal devolution to local administrative bodies.
4
Identify the core mandate of Article 243ZD
Article 243ZD under Part IXA (74th Amendment) provides for establishing District Planning Committees to consolidate rural and urban development plans.
It bridges spatial planning between rural Panchayats and urban Municipalities.

Key Concept

Constitutional Provisions under 73rd and 74th Amendments (Parts IX & IXA)
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Local Self-Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies (73rd & 74th Amendments)

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