Which of the following group of princely states had enacted legislations on Panchayats prior to independence?
Correct Answer: C. Jodhpur, Jaipur, Udaipur, Sirohi
Explanation: The report of the Fifth State Finance Commission of Rajasthan clearly states the following regarding the former princely states of Rajasthan: By the time of independence, some Rajputana princely states had enacted legislation on Panchayats. These states specifically included: Jodhpur Bharatpur Jaipur Sirohi Udaipur Karauli The Bikaner state had also enacted a Village Panchayat Act in 1928. In some other princely states (such as Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar, Tonk, and Shahpura), initiatives were taken, but fully successful legislation could not be enacted. PYQ’s Solution English 6
