Which Indian state was the first to establish the institution of Panchayat raj?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer:(a) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The institution of Panchayati Raj was first established in Rajasthan on October 2, 1959, at Nagaur district. This marked the beginning of a decentralized governance system in India as recommended by the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957), which proposed the three-tier structure of Panchayati Raj:
· Gram Panchayat at the village level.
· Panchayat Samiti at the block level.
· Zila Parishad at the district level.
Key Points:
· Rajasthan became the pioneer state for implementing Panchayati Raj in India.
· It was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
· Panchayati Raj aims at local self-governance, empowering villages to handle their affairs.
· The 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) later institutionalized Panchayati Raj across India.