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Which amendment to the Constitution significantly strengthened local self-governments in India?

1

74th Amendment

2

73rd Amendment

3

86th Amendment

4

61st Amendment

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Answer

B. 73rd Amendment

Solution:

The 73rd Amendment, enacted in 1992, provided constitutional recognition to the panchayati raj system, enhancing local self-governance.

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