The Union Cabinet approved the adoption of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989.
1. The move will help establish all the four tiers of grassroots-level democracy in Jammu and Kashmir.
2. This will help the people of Jammu and Kashmir elect their representatives at the village, block and district levels.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Only 2
Explanation:
· The Cabinet approved adoption of the J&K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 to ensure democratic decentralization.
· It enables elections at village, block, and district levels, forming a 3-tier system.
· The statement about "four tiers" is factually incorrect, as Indian Panchayati Raj system has three tiers.
· This move strengthens grassroots governance in the newly formed UT of Jammu & Kashmir.
· It aligns J&K's local governance with the national framework post Article 370 abrogation.
Information Booster:
· The 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) formalized the Panchayati Raj system.
· In J&K, this marked the first time full 3-tier governance was introduced.
· Direct elections were held for District Development Councils (DDCs).
· It increased local participation in development planning.
· The Ministry of Home Affairs oversaw this implementation.
Additional Information:
· Jammu & Kashmir previously had a separate Panchayati Raj structure before 2019.
· The 1989 Act was not fully implemented earlier due to political and security concerns.
· The DDC elections held in 2020 were the first of their kind in the Union Territory.
· Empowering PRIs (Panchayati Raj Institutions) helps in transparent local administration.
· Statement 1 is incorrect due to wrong reference of “four tiers” — India has only a three-tier Panchayati Raj system.