Arrange the following developments in the evolution of local self-government in India in chronological order:
1. The passage of the 73rd Amendment Act.
2. The introduction of the Community Development Programme.
3. ThereportoftheAshokMehta Committee.
4. The launch of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee report.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 4, 2, 3, 1
(b) 2, 4, 3, 1
(c) 4, 3, 2, 1
(d) 2, 3, 4, 1

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Arrange the following developments in the evolution of local self-government in India in chronological order:
1. The passage of the 73rd Amendment Act.
2. The introduction of the Community Development Programme.
3. ThereportoftheAshokMehta Committee.
4. The launch of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee report.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 4, 2, 3, 1
(b) 2, 4, 3, 1
(c) 4, 3, 2, 1
(d) 2, 3, 4, 1

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

1952: Community Development Programme was launched.
1957: BalwantRaiMehtaCommittee emphasized the three-tier system.
1978: Ashok Mehta Committee recommended a two-tier system.
1992: The 73rd Amendment Act was enacted, institutionalizing PRIs.

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Arrange the following developments in the evolution of local self-government in India in chronological order: 1. The passage of the 73rd Amendment Act. 2. The introduction of the Community Development Programme. 3. ThereportoftheAshokMehta Committee. 4. The launch of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee report. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 4, 2, 3, 1 (b) 2, 4, 3, 1 (c) 4, 3, 2, 1 (d) 2, 3, 4, 1