Match the following committees with their contributions to local governance and select the correct answer using the codes/options given below the lists:

List-I (Committee)	List-II (Contribution)
A. Ashok Mehta Committee	(i) Recommended that Panchayati Raj institutions should be constitutionally recognized, protected, and preserved.
B. G.V.K. Rao Committee	(ii) Suggested that local government should be given constitutional status.
C. L.M. Singhvi Committee	(iii) Proposed a two-tier Panchayati Raj system.
D. Sarkaria Commission	(iv) Reviewed the working of the Constitution in relation to the working of the Panchayats and Municipalities.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) A-iii B-iv C-i D-ii

Explanation:

• A. Ashok Mehta Committee → (iii) Proposed a two-tier Panchayati Raj system (1983)

• B. G.V.K. Rao Committee → (iv) Reviewed the administrative arrangements for rural development and recommended strengthening PRIs (1985)

• C. L.M. Singhvi Committee → (i) Recommended constitutional recognition for Panchayati Raj institutions (1986)

• D. Sarkaria Commission → (ii) Suggested local government be given constitutional status (1983–87)

Information Booster:
• Ashok Mehta Committee (1977): Recommended 2-tier Panchayati Raj and political party involvement.
• G.V.K. Rao Committee (1985): Emphasized PRIs as the focal point of rural development.
• L.M. Singhvi Committee (1986): Proposed constitutional protection to PRIs; later reflected in 73rd Amendment.
• Sarkaria Commission (1983–87): Recommended cooperative federalism and reviewed Centre–State relations.
• Led to the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments for Panchayats and Municipalities respectively.

Additional Information:
• 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992): Added Part IX and 11th Schedule related to Panchayati Raj.
• 74th Constitutional Amendment Act (1992): Added Part IXA and 12th Schedule for Urban Local Bodies.
• Committees like Balwantrai Mehta (1957) also significantly contributed by recommending the 3-tier system.