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The term 'Panchayat' is derived from:

ASanskrit words 'Panch' and 'Ayat'

BPrakrit words 'Panch' and 'Raj'

CHindi words 'Panch' and 'Samiti'

DTamil words 'Panch' and 'Mandram'

Answer:

A. Sanskrit words 'Panch' and 'Ayat'

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