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Which one of the following is not a subject that has been devolved to the Panchayati Raj Institutions by the 11th Schedule of the Constitution of India ?

A. Non-conventional energy resources

B. Roads

C. Higher education

D. Libraries

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Correct option (c) Higher Education

Explanation:

The 11th schedule enshrines the distribution of powers between the State legislature and the Panchayats. These 29 subjects are listed below:

11th Schedule of the Constitution

| 1. Agriculture, including agricultural extension. | 16. ** alleviation programme. |
| 2. Land improvement, implementation of land reforms, land consolidation and soil conservation. | 17. Education, including primary and secondary schools. |
| 3. Minor irrigation, water management and watershed development. | 18. Technical training and vocational education. |
| 4. Animal husbandry, dairying and poultry. | 19.
and non-formal education. |
| 5. Fisheries. | 20. Libraries. |
| 6. Social forestry and farm forestry. | 21. Cultural activities. |
| 7. Minor forest produce. | 22. Markets and fairs. |
| 8. Small scale industries, including food processing industries. | 23. Health and sanitation, including hospitals, primary health centers and dispensaries. |
| 9. Khadi, village and cottage industries. | 24. Family **
. |
| 10. Rural housing. | 25.
and child development. |
| 11. Drinking water. | 26. Social **
, including ** of the handicapped and mentally ****. |
| 12. Fuel and fodder. | 27. *** of the weaker sections, and in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. |
| 13. Roads, culverts, bridges, ferries, waterways and other means of communication. | 28. Public distribution system. |
| 14. Rural electrification, including distribution of electricity. | 29. Maintenance of community assets. |
| 15. Non-conventional energy sources. | |

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