Question

How many tiers of government are provided by indian constitution?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five

Answer 1

Hint: Federalism is a system of government in which the facility and power is splitted between a central authority and various constituent units of the country. In federalism there are two or more tiers of government.

Complete answer:
> Different tiers of government govern the same citizens, but each tier has its own jurisdiction in its own specific matters of legislation, taxation and administration.
> The jurisdictions of the respective levels of government are explained in the constitution. Therefore the existence and authority of every tier of government is constitutionally guaranteed. Now let’s see how many tiers of government are provided by indian constitution.
> The Constitution originally provided for a two-tier system of government, the Union Government or what we call the Central Government, representing the Union of India and the State government.
> The Constitution originally provided for a two-tier system of government, the Union Government or the Central Government, representing the Union of India or centre power of government and therefore the State governments.
> Later, a third tier of federalism was also added within the form of Panchayats and Municipalities. Just like any federation, these different tiers enjoy separate jurisdiction.
> Four tiers of government systems generally provide gram parishad as fourth tier, this type of government system can be seen in Bangladeshi government.
> Five tiers system of government is seen in American federal system.

Therefore, the correct answer is B, i.e., Three.

Note: The Constitution 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 has added a new part IX consisting of 16 Articles and the Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution. The 73th Amendment envisages the Gram Sabha due to the foundation of the Panchayat Raj System to perform functions and powers entrusted to it by the State Legislatures. Therefore three tiers of government are: The federal, State and Local governments.