In which schedule of the Indian Constitution powers of panchayats are stated?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 11th Schedule.

The 11th Schedule of the Indian Constitution was added by the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 and pertains to the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats. It includes 29 functional items, ranging from agriculture to social welfare, assigned to Panchayats to enable decentralized governance and empower local bodies.

Information Booster:
● The 73rd Amendment Act introduced Part IX of the Constitution, titled "The Panchayats."
● It mandates the establishment of Gram Sabha as a foundational unit.
● Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women in Panchayat elections is ensured.
● Article 243G empowers Panchayats to function as self-government institutions.
● The 11th Schedule was inspired by the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
● Functions include rural development, health, sanitation, education, and public welfare.

Additional Information:

• (a) 10th Schedule: Deals with provisions related to disqualification of legislators under the Anti-Defection Law.
• (b) 8th Schedule: Contains a list of 22 recognized languages in India.
• (c) 9th Schedule: Contains laws exempted from judicial review, primarily land reforms.