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Which article of Indian Constitution contains provisions for the Panchayats and local body governments?

This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Art. 243

Panchayat Article in Indian Constitution

The question asks to identify the specific article within the Indian Constitution that provisions for Panchayats and local body governments.

Constitutional Provisions for Local Bodies

The Constitution of India includes specific articles dedicated to the structure and functioning of local governance bodies.

  • Article 243: This article and the subsequent articles (243A to 243O) were added by the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments. They specifically deal with the provisions relating to Panchayats (rural local bodies) and Municipalities (urban local bodies), respectively.
  • Article 51A relates to fundamental duties.
  • Article 21 relates to the protection of life and personal liberty.
  • Article 270 deals with the taxes levied and distributed between the Union and the States.

Therefore, Article 243 is the correct provision for Panchayats and local body governments.

Correct Option Identification

Based on the analysis:

  • Option 1: Art. 51A - Incorrect
  • Option 2: Art. 21 - Incorrect
  • Option 3: Art. 270 - Incorrect
  • Option 4: Art. 243 - Correct

The correct answer corresponds to Option D: Art. 243.

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