Answer: D

Explanation:

To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture is one of the 11 fundamental duties mentioned in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution. It is a fundamental duty mentioned under Article 51A(f). Hence, option (d) is correct.

Answer: D

Explanation:

In Part VI of the Constitution, Articles 233 to 237 describe the provisions ensuring the organization of these courts and their independence from the executive. District judges are appointed, posted and promoted by the Governor in consultation with the High Court of the state. A person is appointed as District Judge who is not working in any government service in the Central or State Government, has at least seven years of experience as an advocate and has been recommended for appointment by the High Court. Hence, option (d) is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

In India, the term 'Panchayati Raj' refers to the rural local self-governance system. It has been established by the State Legislatures to build democracy at the grassroots level in all the States of India. It has been entrusted with the responsibility of rural development. It was included in the Constitution by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992. Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

In January 1957, the Government of India constituted the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee to examine the work done by the Community Development Program (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better functioning. The chairman of this committee was Balwant Rai Mehta. The committee submitted its report in November 1957 and recommended a scheme of 'democratic decentralization (autonomy)', which ultimately came to be known as Panchayati Raj. Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Rajasthan was the first state in the country, where Panchayati Raj was established. Rajasthan was the first state in the country, where Panchayati Raj was established. This scheme was inaugurated on October 2, 1959 in Nagaur district of Rajasthan by the then Prime Minister Pt. Done by Jawaharlal Nehru. After this, Andhra Pradesh implemented this scheme in 1959. After this, most of the states started this scheme. Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are incorrect.

However, by the mid-1960s many states had established Panchayati Raj institutions. Yet these institutions across states differed in the number of levels, the relative position of the Committee and the Council, their tenure, organisation, functions, revenue and in other ways. For example, Rajasthan adopted a three-tier system while Tamil Nadu adopted a two-tier system. Adopted. West Bengal adopted a four-tier system. Furthermore, in the Rajasthan-Andhra-Pradesh system, the Panchayat Samiti was strong because the unit of planning and development was the block, whereas in the Maharashtra-Gujarat system, the District Council was powerful because the unit of planning and development was the district. Some states also established Nyaya Panchayats, which were for minor civil or criminal cases. Hence, statement 3 is correct.