Question

State whether the following statement is True or False:

The 73^rd and 74^th Amendments to the Constitution of India granted constitutional status to local self-government institutions.

Answer 1

The given statement is true.

Explanation:

The 73^rd and 74^th Constitutional Amendment Acts of 1992 granted constitutional status to local self-government institutions in India. The 73^rd Amendment provided this status to rural local bodies (Panchayats), while the 74^th Amendment did the same for urban local bodies (Municipalities), making them the third tier of governance.