A
Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in rural bodies
B
Disqualifications for membership of local self-governments
C
Constitution of Finance Commissions to review financial position of Panchayats
D
Power of Panchayats to prepare plans for economic development and social justice
Correct answer: (d) Power of Panchayats to prepare plans for economic development and social justice
Explanation
Option D is correct because Article 243G empowers Panchayats with the authority to prepare plans for economic development and social justice. Options B, C, and D correspond to different constitutional articles (such as 243I and 243D respectively).
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