Q1. Which of the following Constitutional Amendments gave constitutional status and protection to the Panchayati Raj institutions in India?
Explanation
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions by adding Part IX to the Constitution and providing for village, intermediate and district-level panchayats. The 74th Amendment dealt with urban local bodies, not rural panchayats. The 72nd Amendment concerned reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in the Tripura Legislative Assembly. The 75th Amendment related to rent control tribunals. Since the question asks specifically about Panchayati Raj institutions, the 73rd Amendment is the correct answer.
