Political Science · Governance & Public Policy in India
UGC NET October 2022 Political Science
Arrange these states in order of greater number of intermediate Panchayats. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- 1. Andhra Pradesh
- 2. Madhya Pradesh
- 3. Uttar Pradesh
- 4. Maharashtra
A3, 1, 2, 4
B1, 4, 2, 3
C1, 2, 3, 4
D1, 3, 4, 2 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 3, 4, 2 — The order by number of intermediate panchayats is Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, so the answer is 1, 3, 4, 2.
Explanation
★The order by number of intermediate panchayats is Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, so the answer is 1, 3, 4, 2.
★Andhra Pradesh has the most intermediate panchayats, the mandal parishads, around 1,095 units.
★Andhra Pradesh was also the first state to launch panchayati raj, inaugurated by Nehru in 1959.
★Uttar Pradesh comes next with its kshetra panchayats at about 821 units.
★Maharashtra follows with its panchayat samitis numbering around 351.
★Madhya Pradesh has the fewest of the four, its janpad panchayats at about 313.
★Ranking them in descending order gives Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh.
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