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How many functional items are listed in the 11th Schedule of the Constitution for Panchayati Raj Institutions?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 18 items
  2. 22 items
  3. 29 items
  4. 35 items

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 29 items

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 29 items šŸ“š Explanation: The 11th Schedule was added to the Constitution by the 73rd Amendment Act in 1992. It contains 29 subjects over which the Panchayats have jurisdiction, such as agriculture, land improvement, minor irrigation, and rural housing. This schedule defines the powers and responsibilities of rural local bodies in the decentralized governance of India.