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Which of the following is NOT a feature of the panchayati raj system after the amendment of 1992?

1

Regular elections to local bodies

2

Tax powers for gram panchayats

3

Reservation for Scheduled Castes and women

4

Supervision by State Government

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Answer

B. Tax powers for gram panchayats

Solution:

While regular elections and reservations are features of the panchayati raj system, the gram panchayats do not inherently possess tax powers, as these are controlled by state governments.

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