Panchayati Raj Institutions in India have been established following the __________ of the Constitution of India.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) 73rd Amendment Act.

·         The 73rd Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1992 and implemented in 1993, provided the constitutional foundation for the establishment of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India.

·         This amendment introduced Part IX to the Constitution, titled "The Panchayats," which outlines provisions related to the structure, powers, and functions of Panchayati Raj at the village, intermediate, and district levels.

Information Booster:

• 42nd Amendment Act (1976): Often called the "Mini-Constitution," it made significant changes but did not establish Panchayati Raj.
• 57th Amendment Act (1987): Focused on reserving seats for Scheduled Tribes in legislative assemblies in certain states.
• 86th Amendment Act (2002): Made elementary education a fundamental right by introducing Article 21A.