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Article 243E of the Indian Constitution is related to which feature of Panchayat?

AConstitution of Panchayats

BReservation of seat

CComposition of Panchayats

DDuration of Panchayat

Answer:

D. Duration of Panchayat

Read Explanation:

  • Article 243E of the Indian Constitution is related to the duration of Panchayats in India.

  • Article 243E:

  • It specifies the term of Panchayats

  • The duration of a Panchayat is five years from the date of its first meeting.

  • It includes provisions for dissolution of a Panchayat before the end of its term.

  • Elections must be conducted before the expiry of the five-year term or within six months from the date of dissolution


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  1. Direct elections of members at all levels

  2. Direct elections of chairpersons at the village level

  3. Indirect election of chairpersons at the intermediate levels and district levels mandatory provision for holding elections

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