Q: Which of the following statements about the Panchayats in India, as per the Constitution of India is/are correct? 1. There is a provision for reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. 2. Panchayats are not authorised to collect taxes. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: (a)
The correct answer is (d) 'Neither 1 nor 2'. Among the 2 statements given, this option correctly identifies which statements are accurate regarding Constitutional Framework (Indian Polity).