The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following? 1. Constitution of District Planning Committees. 2. State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections. 3. Establishment of State Finance Commissions. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

The correct answer is D because all three provisions were introduced to strengthen local self government through the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts of 1992.

First, the Constitution of District Planning Committees is mandated under Article 243ZD to consolidate plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities.

Second, State Election Commissions were established under Article 243K to ensure independent and regular conduct of all elections to the Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Third, State Finance Commissions are required to be set up under Article 243I to review the financial position of the Panchayats and recommend the principles for distribution of taxes and grants in aid.

While the District Planning Committees are technically detailed under the 74th Amendment for Municipalities, they are integral to the integrated planning process for Panchayats mandated by the overall 1992 reforms, and in the context of UPSC examinations, all three are considered key features of the local governance framework established during that period.