Q. In which of the following years, constitutional status was given to the institutions of local self-government? (a) 1992
(b) 1993
(c) 1994
(d) 1991
Answer: (b)
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Article 40 of the Indian Constitution has directed the states to form Panchayats. In 1993, the Panchayat Raj institution was given constitutional recognition by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
Local self-government means that residents in towns, villages and rural settlements are the hosts in their own home. People elect local councils and their heads authorising them to solve the most important issues.