Question

Who elects the head of the Block (Block Pramukh) in India?

  1. Gram Pradhans
  2. Members of Panchayat
  3. Sarpanch
  4. All residents of the Panchayat

Answer:

Option B: Members of Panchayat

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Members of Panchayat”.

The samiti is elected for five years and is headed by a Block Pramukh(President) elected by the members of the panchayat samiti.