The Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution of India lists _______ subjects.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 29.

The Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains 29 subjects related to the Panchayati Raj system.

• Added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, the Eleventh Schedule lists the functional areas where Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) can exercise authority.
• It grants constitutional status to local self-governments, enabling decentralized governance at the grassroots level.
• The subjects include rural development, agriculture, irrigation, poverty alleviation, education, health, sanitation, and more.

Information Booster:

Important Features of the Eleventh Schedule:

• It came into effect in 1993, empowering Panchayats to function as local governments.
• Part IX of the Constitution defines the structure, powers, and responsibilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions.
• Key Subjects in the Eleventh Schedule:
• Agriculture, Land Improvement, Minor Irrigation
• Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Small-Scale Industries
• Rural Housing, Drinking Water, Roads, Rural Electrification
• Education, Health, Social Welfare, Poverty Alleviation

Significance of the 73rd Amendment Act:

• Established a three-tier Panchayati Raj System:
1. Gram Panchayat (Village Level)
2. Panchayat Samiti (Block Level)
3. Zila Parishad (District Level)
• Introduced direct elections for Panchayat representatives.