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Gram Sabha means a body consisting of persons registered
Explanation
According to Article 243(b) of the Constitution of India, Gram Sabha is defined as a body consisting of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of Panchayat at the village level. This definition was incorporated through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. The Gram Sabha serves as the foundation of the Panchayati Raj system and is the only institution of direct democracy in India, as it comprises all adult citizens of the village who are registered as voters. While a Panchayat is the executive body, the Gram Sabha is the deliberative body that monitors the functioning of the Panchayat. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the specific constitutional definition or the scope of the electoral rolls involved.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which of the following statements with regard to Panchayats in India are correct? 1. Seats in a Panchayat are filled by direct election from the territorial constituencies in the Panchayat area. 2. The Gram Sabha is the body of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village within the Panchayat area. 3. The Panchayats work on the principle of constitutional autonomy. 4. The State Legislature may by law endow the Panchayats with the power and authority to enable them to function. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Which one of the following statements in relation to Panchayats is NOT correct?
Which of the following statements is not true regarding 'Gram Sabha'?