Panchayati Raj made India's federalism —
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Correct (B): The 73rd-74th Amendments added a constitutionally protected LOCAL tier below Union and states — 'multi-level federalism'. Why others wrong: (D) two-tier described pre-1993 constitutional structure; (C) unitary would mean no state powers at all — contrary to the design; (A) confederal implies sovereign units joining loosely — inapplicable to India.
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Panchayati Raj is a rural local self-government system that enables democratic decentralization and local administration at village, block, and district levels.
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended the Panchayati Raj System in 1957.
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayats.
The three levels are: Gram Panchayat (Village Level) Panchayat Samiti (Block Level) Zila Parishad (District Level)
Gram Sabha is the basic unit of Panchayati Raj where village voters participate in local governance, planning, and decision-making.