GK Question

polity easy true_false

The 73rd Amendment mandates a three-tier Panchayati Raj system in all States, regardless of population size.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Article 243B: Three-tier system (Village, Block, District Panchayats) mandated only for States with population exceeding 20 lakhs. Smaller States may have two-tier system. This flexibility accommodates administrative feasibility while promoting decentralization. All States now have PRIs, but structure varies.

Topic Panchayati Raj - Three-Tier System
Exam Relevance Structural provision nuance for UPSC Prelims and State PSC exams