The Preamble reveals the nature of Indian state: It declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic and Republican polity. Words Socialist, Secular, Integrity were added by 42nd amendment on the recommendation of Sardar swarn singh committee constituted by the late PM Indira Gandhi.

1. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is a branch of the Government of India that looks after the ongoing process of decentralization and local governance in the states.

2. The Panchayati Raj system is the system of local self-government in rural India. Just as self-governance of urban areas is carried out through municipalities and suburban municipalities, similarly self-governance of rural areas is carried out through Panchayati Raj institutions.

3. There are three levels of Panchayati Raj institutions.

(1) Village level: Gram Panchayat

(2) Block level: Panchayat Samiti

(3) District level: District Council

In the present era, one rupee is the smallest currency in note form. RBI does not issue one rupee note. It is issued by the Government of India. This is the reason why the one rupee note does not have the signature of the RBI Governor. The one rupee note bears the signature of the Finance Secretary.