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 e

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Q: 66 (CDS-I/2017)

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.

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Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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Option-1: This statement is correct. Seats in a Panchayat are filled by direct election from the territorial constituencies in the Panchayat area. This means that the people living in a specific area within the Panchayat are the ones who directly elect their representatives for the Panchayat.

Option-2: This statement is correct. The Gram Sabha refers to the body of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village within the Panchayat area. They are the members of the local community who participate in the decision-making processes of the Panchayat.

Option-3: This statement is correct. Panchayats in India do work on the principle of constitutional autonomy. This means that they have the freedom to function and make decisions independently within the powers and authorities granted to them by the constitution and any laws enacted by the State Legislature.

Option-4: This statement is incorrect. The State Legislature does have the power to endow the Panchayats with additional powers and authority to enable them to function effectively. However, this option implies that only the State Legislature can do so, which is not accurate.

In conclusion, options 1, 2, and 3 are correct statements about Panchayats in