**Question:** Consider the following statements regarding the Panchayati Raj system in Himachal Pradesh. Statement I: In 1949, the Punjab Village Panchayat Act of 1939 was enforced and 132 panchayats were established in Himachal. Statement II: By the end of 1956, there were 466 Gram Panchayats and 26 Tehsil Panchayats in Himachal. Choose the correct option from the following:
**Options:**
(A) Both statements are correct
(B) Only statement I is correct
(C) Only statement II is correct
(D) Both statements are incorrect
**Correct Answer:** A
**Explanation:** Both statements are correct regarding Panchayati Raj in HP. In 1949, the Punjab Village Panchayat Act of 1939 was enforced and 132 panchayats were established, and by 1956, there were 466 Gram Panchayats and 26 Tehsil Panchayats.
*Published: September 05, 2025 at 10:51 AM*
*Tags: HPAS 2024, Prelims, General Studies, Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service*