Consider the following Committees:

i. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

ii. Ashok Mehta Committee

iii. L. M. Singhvi Committee

iv. Mannmohan Committee

How many of the above Committees is/are related to the Panchayati Raj system?

The Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta, and L. M. Singhvi committees are iconic pillars in the evolution of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) in India.  The "Mannmohan Committee" is the odd one out; while Dr. Manmohan Singh was instrumental in economic reforms, there is no major committee by that specific name associated with the foundational development of Panchayati Raj. The Evolution of Panchayati Raj The journey toward the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) was paved by several key committees: Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957): Recommended a three-tier Panchayati Raj system (Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad). It is often credited with the concept of "Democratic Decentralization. "Ashok Mehta Committee (1977): Recommended a two-tier system (Mandal Panchayat and Zila Parishad) and suggested that political parties should participate at all levels.L. M. Singhvi Committee (1986): Crucially recommended that Panchayati Raj institutions should be constitutionally recognized. It also advocated for the establishment of Nyaya Panchayats.  Comparison of Key Recommendations Committee Year Major Recommendation Balwant Rai Mehta1957Established the 3-tier structure; focus on community development. Ashok Mehta1977Suggested a 2-tier model; recommended official participation of political parties.G.V.K. Rao1985Focused on "grassroots" planning; viewed PRI as "grass without roots" due to bureaucratization. L. M. Singhvi1986Constitutional status; emphasis on financial autonomy and judicial tribunals.