Key aspects of Panchayati Raj system include direct election of members, composition and role of Gram Sabha, method of election of Chairperson decided by state law, and the possibility of a two-tier system in smaller states.
Which of the following statements about the Panchayati Raj System are correct ? 1. All seats in a Panchayat are filled by persons chosen by direct election. 2. The 'Gram Sabha' consists of persons registered in the village electoral rolls. 3. The Chairperson of a Panchayat is elected in accordance with a law passed by each state. 4. All states in India have a three-tier system of Panchayats. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2021 · Topic: Panchayati Raj and Community Development (Structure and Composition of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) at Village, Intermediate, and District Levels)
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