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Who presides over the Gram Sabha?

AWard member

BPanchayat President

CPanchayat Secretary

DPanchayat vice President

Answer:

B. Panchayat President

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Gram Sabha:

  • Foundation of Panchayat Raj : Article 243
  • Members : All names in the electoral roll of the village
  • An example of open democracy in India
  • Summoned by : Ward Member
  • Presided by : Panchayat President
  • Quorum : 1/10 members
  • No Tenure : Permanent Assembly
  • During the year : 2 to 4 (normally 3)

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Which state in India implemented Panchayath Raj System first?

Consider the following statements regarding the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):

  1. The UPSC is consulted on all disciplinary matters affecting civil servants under the Union or All India Services.

  2. The chairman of the UPSC is eligible for further employment under the Government of India or a state after ceasing to hold office.

  3. The expenses of the UPSC are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and are not subject to a vote in Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following are provided for in the 73rd Constitutional Amendment?

  1. Elections through the Chief Election Commissioner.

  2. Devolution of functions by the state government.

  3. Creation of the State Finance Commission.

  4. Setting up a three-tiered Indian Federation.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Which committee, appointed in 1977, brought fresh perspectives to the concept and practice of Panchayati Raj in India?
In which of the following situations can a state opt not to establish an intermediate level Panchayat as per the 73rd Amendment?