Question

Which of the following Committee recommended for Panchayati Raj system in India?

• A. Sarkaria Committee
• B. Balwant Rai Committee
• C. Singhvi Committee
• D. Administrative Reform Committee

Hint:

Panchayati Raj was formally inaugurated in Nagaur, Rajasthan, in 1959, following the recommendations of this committee.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, formed in 1957, recommended the establishment of a three-tier Panchayati Raj system for decentralized governance. This was implemented to enhance grassroots democracy and local self-governance.