2014 · Q20
Which of the following statement is true?
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- AThe Panchayat system exists in all states of India except Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram. It also exists in all Union Territories except Delhi
- BThe Panchayat system is introduced in India by the Constitution 74th Amendment Act and envisages a three tier system of Local Governance
- CPanchayat system is not provided for states having less than 2 million population
- DGram Panchayat can continue for 3 years from the date of election.
Explanation
The 73rd Amendment's Panchayat system covers all states except Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram and all Union Territories except Delhi; the other statements misstate the amendment, the population rule and the five-year tenure.