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What three-tier structure for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) did the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommend?

AGrama Sabha, Grama Panchayat, Zilla Parishad

BGrama Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zilla Parishad

CVillage Council, Block Council, District Council

DWard Committee, Panchayat Samiti, District Committee

Answer:

B. Grama Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zilla Parishad

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The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended a three-tier structure for Panchayati Raj Institutions consisting of Grama Panchayats (at the village level), Panchayat Samitis (at the block level), and Zilla Parishads (at the district level).


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