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Panchayati Raj was first introduced in October, 1959 in

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

Answer options

  1. Rajasthan
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Kerala
  4. Karnataka

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rajasthan

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Rajasthan. Panchayati Raj, the system of local self-government in rural India, was first introduced in Rajasthan in October 1959 as a model for other states to follow. It aimed to decentralize power and promote democratic participation at the grassroots level. This move laid the foundation for the broader Panchayati Raj system established later across India.