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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 84

Under Article 243J, which of the following can make provisions for the maintenance of accounts by Panchayats?

  1. Parliament
  2. State Legislature
  3. District Collector
  4. State Finance Commission
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Answer: (B) State Legislature

Explanation

Article 243J lets the state legislature make laws on Panchayat accounts and their audit.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: 243J vests this in the state legislature.

  • (B) Correct

    Correct: Article 243J: the state legislature may by law provide for accounts and their audit.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: an executive officer, not a law-maker.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: the SFC (243-I) reviews finances, not accounts rules.