Political Science · Governance & Public Policy in India
Which of the following bodies is established on the basis of direct election?
AGram Panchayat ✓ Correct
BBlock Committee (Panchayat Samiti)
CZila Parishad
DBoth Block Committee and Zila Parishad
Correct answer: (A) Gram Panchayat — The Gram Panchayat is directly elected, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Gram Panchayat is directly elected, so that is the answer.
★Villagers directly elect its members.
★It is the base of the three-tier system.
★The intermediate and district levels are often indirectly constituted.
★Their chairpersons are usually elected from among members.
★So direct election clearly applies to the Gram Panchayat.
★Thus the answer is the Gram Panchayat.
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