The Eleventh Schedule inserted by the 73rd Amendment distributes power

The Eleventh Schedule inserted by the 73rd Amendment distributes powers between the State Legislatures and the Panchayats, and lists 29 items. Which among the following are listed in the Eleventh Schedule?

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1. Minor irrigation
2. Animal husbandry
3. Women and child development
4. Fire service
5. Cattle pounds, prevention of cruelty to animals

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1, 2 and 3

1, 4 and 5

2, 3 and 4

3, 4 and 5

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UPSC CAPF – 2012

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The correct answer is A) 1, 2 and 3.

The Eleventh Schedule lists the 29 subjects within the purview of Panchayats. Item 1 is Minor irrigation, water management and watershed development. Item 2 is Animal husbandry, dairying and poultry. Item 3 is Women and child development. Item 5 is Cattle pounds, prevention of cruelty to animals. Item 4, Fire services, is typically considered an urban local body function and is not listed in the Eleventh Schedule.

The question asks which among the listed items are in the Eleventh Schedule. Items 1, 2, and 3 are definitely in the schedule. Item 5 is also in the schedule. Item 4 is not. Option A correctly groups items 1, 2, and 3, all of which are present in the Eleventh Schedule. While item 5 is also present, option A is the only choice consisting solely of items found in the schedule.

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