The 73^rd Amendment of the Constitution enables the states with a population of less than 20 lakhs to have a minimum ________ structure in the local governance of the states

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C)    two-tier

• The 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, passed in 1992, was introduced to strengthen local self-governance in rural areas and grant constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
• This amendment outlines two levels of local governance for states with a population under 20 lakh:

1. Gram Panchayats at the village level
2. Panchayat Samitis at the block level

Information booster:

For states with a population of over 20 lakh, the amendment provides a three-tier system, which includes:

• Gram Panchayats​ (village level)
• Panchayat Samitis (block level)
• Zilla Parishads (district level)

Features of the 73rd Amendment:

• It prohibits courts from interfering in panchayat election matters.
• It ensures financial support for panchayats and municipalities by establishing a Finance Commission in every state.

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