70th B.P.S.C Re-Exam (Pre) 2024
What is the system of governance in the Panchayat Raj set-up?
aThree tier structure of local self government at the village, block and district levels✓ Correct
bFour tier system of local self government at the village, block, district and in the State levels
cTwo tier system of local self government at the village and block levels
dSingle tier structure of local self government at the village level
Explanation
According to Article 243B, local self-government under the Panchayati Raj system is three-tier—village level, intermediate (block) level and district level; however, at the intermediate level, no Panchayat shall be constituted in a State whose population does not exceed 20 lakh.
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