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Grama Swaraj was put forward by

AGandhiji

BNehru

CIndira

DBose

Answer:

A. Gandhiji

Read Explanation:

  • Father of Local Self-Government : Lord Ripon
  • Local Self-Government is included in : State List
  • Self-governing Institution in Rural region : Panchayati Raj
  • The term 'Panchayati Raj' was coined by: Jawaharlal Nehru 

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  3. It provides for the reservation of seats for women and Scheduled Castes in the municipalities.

  4. It is applicable only to some specified states.

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