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Question

With reference to Panchayats which of the statements is/ are correct?

1. Fifty percent seats shall be reserved for the women of SC/ST categories.
2. Gram Sabha is a body consisting of all persons living in the village.
3. There will be a Panchayat at intermediate level.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. 3 only

Answer:

Option D: 3 only

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “3 only”.

1) A Gram Sabha is comprised of all persons registered in the electoral rolls of a village who are above the age of 18 and reside within the area of that particular Panchayat.

2) The act provides for the reservation of not less than one-third of the total number of seats for women (including the number of seats reserved for women belonging to the SCs and STs).

3) There is indeed a Panchayat at the intermediate level between the Gram Panchayat and the Zila Panchayat.