Panchayat Raj Act came into existence pursuant to the _____ Constitutional Amendment Act.
A
71st
B
72nd
C
73rd
D
74th
Correct Option:
C
Explanation
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions. It introduced Part IX of the Constitution, strengthened the three-tier rural local-government structure, and provided for regular elections, reservations, State Election Commissions, and other institutional safeguards.