The correct answer is: C. 1963
The Bihar Panchayati Raj Act was passed on 22nd December 1963. It was enacted to provide for the establishment of Panchayati Raj institutions in the state of Bihar. The Act provides for the establishment of three-tier Panchayati Raj institutions at the village, block and district levels. The Act also provides for the devolution of powers and functions to these institutions.
The Act was amended in 1993, 2001 and 2015. The 1993 amendment introduced the concept of reservation of seats for women and SC/STs in Panchayati Raj institutions. The 2001 amendment introduced the concept of direct elections to the post of Sarpanch. The 2015 amendment introduced the concept of one-third reservation for women in the posts of Mukhiya, Sarpanch and Up-Sarpanch.
The Bihar Panchayati Raj Act has been instrumental in the development of rural areas in the state. The Act has helped to improve the delivery of services to the rural population, and has also helped to empower the rural poor.
The following are the options for the question:
- A. 1947: This is the year in which India gained independence from British rule. However, the Bihar Panchayati Raj Act was not passed until 1963.
- B. 1961: This is the year in which the first general elections were held in India. However, the Bihar Panchayati Raj Act was not passed until 1963.
- C. 1963: This is the correct answer. The Bihar Panchayati Raj Act was passed on 22nd December 1963.
- D. 1949: This is the year in which the Constitution of India was adopted. However, the Bihar Panchayati Raj Act was not passed until 1963.