Which one of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India mad

Which one of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India made it mandatory to conduct periodic elections to the Local Government Bodies ?

[amp_mcq option1=”72^nd” option2=”73^rd” option3=”64^th” option4=”63^rd” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018

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The 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India made it mandatory to conduct periodic elections to the Local Government Bodies (specifically Panchayats).

The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 introduced Part IX relating to Panchayats, providing for a uniform five-year term for Panchayats and mandating that elections must be held before the expiry of the term or within six months of its dissolution.

The 74th Amendment Act, 1992 introduced Part IXA relating to Municipalities, also mandating periodic elections every five years. Both amendments gave constitutional status to local self-government institutions and ensured their regular functioning through mandatory elections. The 72nd Amendment dealt with reservation of seats in certain state legislative assemblies, the 64th and 63rd Amendments were related to Punjab.

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