Question

How has the third tier of government in our country been made more effective?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. It gave seats for Sc and St people.
2. It provide a platform for direct participation of people in decision making

Answer 2

Answer:

(i) Decentralization: The constitution was amended in 1992 to transfer power from the central and state government to local government.

(ii) Provisions of the Constitutional Amendment of 1992 are:

(a) Regular elections to local government bodies.

(b) Seats are reserved for SCs, STs and OBCs.

(c) One-third of positions are reserved for women.

(d) An independent State Election Commission for each state to conduct panchayat and municipal elections.

(e) The state governments must share funds with local government bodies.

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