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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2000
Constitution & Amendments
Question No. 106Interactive Test Mode
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Q106. The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 refers to the:

The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 refers to the:

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj institutions in the country.

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The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 added Part IX to the Constitution entitled 'The Panchayats' and inserted the Eleventh Schedule. It gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), establishing a three-tier system of local self-government in rural areas.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2000 (Q106)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Constitution & Amendments
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj institutions in the country.

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2000 Q106

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2000 GS Paper I Question 106 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2000 Polity (Constitution & Amendments) question is Option (C): "laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj institutions in the country.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2000 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Constitution & Amendments". You can explore all repeated questions from Constitution & Amendments in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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