Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET December 2019 Political Science
Which constitutional provision provides for the formation of a Gram Sabha?
AArticle 243 A ✓ Correct
BArticle 243 B
CArticle 243 C
DArticle 243 D
Correct answer: (A) Article 243 A — The Gram Sabha is provided for under Article 243A, so the first option is the answer.
Explanation
★The Gram Sabha is provided for under Article 243A, so the first option is the answer.
★Article 243A gives constitutional recognition to the Gram Sabha as a body of persons registered in the electoral rolls of a village within the panchayat area.
★The Gram Sabha operates at the village level and may exercise such powers as the state legislature provides by law.
★Article 243B deals with the constitution of panchayats at the various levels.
★Article 243C pertains to the composition of the panchayats.
★Article 243D provides for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in every panchayat.
★For NET, fix Article 243A with the Gram Sabha and the following articles with the constitution, composition and reservation in panchayats.
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