UPSC Prelims 2000·GS1·polity-and-governance·governance

The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 refers to the

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  1. Ageneration of gainful employment for the unemployed and the underemployed men and women in rural area
  2. Bgeneration of employment for the able-bodied adults who are in need and desirous of work during the lean agricultural season
  3. Claying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj Institutions in the countryCorrect
  4. Dguarantee of right to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and equal protection without discrimination

Explanation

The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992, is specifically known for granting constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India. It added Part IX to the Constitution and the 11th Schedule, which lists 29 functional items for Panchayats. The primary objective of this amendment was to promote local self-governance and ensure social justice and economic development at the grassroots level. While options A and B relate to employment schemes like MGNREGA and option D relates to Fundamental Rights, only option C describes the structural change brought about by this specific amendment to strengthen rural local bodies.
polity-and-governance: The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 refers to the

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