Which is the institution of self-government for rural areas constituted under Article 243B of the Indian Constitution?

The correct answer is Panchayat.

Key Points

• 243B: Constitution of Panchayats
  • (1) There shall be constituted in every State, Panchayats at the village, intermediate and district levels in accordance with the provisions of this Part
  • (2) Notwithstanding anything in clause (1), Panchayats at the intermediate level may not be constituted in a State having a population not exceeding twenty lakhs​

Additional Information

• The Constitution of India has 395 Articles, 12 Schedules, and a total of 25 Parts. There are 22 parts to the original constitution.
  • Article 243(a) Gram Sabha
  • Article 243(b) Constitution of Panchayats
  • Article 243(c) Composition of Panchayats
• Lord Ripon has been called the "Father of Local Self-Government" in India.
• Lord Ripon's resolution of 1882 AD is called the "Magna Carta" for local self-government.
• 'Panchayati Raj Day' is celebrated every year on 24 April in India.