67ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2021

Which State does not have Panchayat system?

aNagaland
bMizoram
cMeghalaya
dKerala
eNone of the above/More than one of the above✓ Correct

Explanation

According to clause (2) of Article 243-M of the Indian Constitution, the provisions related to Panchayats shall not apply to the states of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram, and to such hill areas of the State of Manipur where District Councils exist. Therefore, the correct answer is (e), i.e., “more than one of the above.”

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