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The PESA Act, which extends the provisions of Part IX to scheduled areas, was enacted in which year?

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

Answer options

  1. 1992
  2. 1996
  3. 2001
  4. 2006

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1996

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) 1996 📚 Explanation: The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, popularly known as the PESA Act, was enacted by the Parliament in 1996. It was introduced based on the recommendations of the Dilip Singh Bhuria Committee. The act legally extends the three-tier Panchayati Raj system to the Fifth Schedule areas, ensuring absolute self-governance for tribal communities through traditional Gram Sabhas.