2021 · Q74
Which of the following statements about the Panchayati Raj System are correct ?
- 1All seats in a Panchayat are filled by persons chosen by direct election.
- 2The ‘Gram Sabha’ consists of persons registered in the village electoral rolls.
- 3The Chairperson of a Panchayat is elected in accordance with a law passed by each state.
- 4All states in India have a three-tier system of Panchayats.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 and 4 only
- B1, 2 and 3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D2, 3 and 4 only
Explanation
Under the 73rd Amendment: all seats in a Panchayat are filled by direct election (1), the Gram Sabha consists of persons registered in the village electoral rolls (2), and the Chairperson is elected in accordance with a law passed by each state (3). However, states with a population below 20 lakh may have only the intermediate and village levels, so not all states have a three-tier system (4 is wrong). Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct.