Which level of the Panchayati Raj system operates at the village level?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: Gram Panchayat
Explanation: The village-level unit of the Panchayati Raj system is the Gram Panchayat. It is the lowest tier of local self-governance and is responsible for the administration and development of a village or group of villages.
Additional Key Facts
The Panchayati Raj system has three levels: Gram Panchayat (village), Panchayat Samiti (block), and Zila Parishad (district).
Gram Panchayat is headed by a Sarpanch.
It is responsible for basic civic functions like water supply, sanitation, and local roads.
Gram Sabha consists of all registered voters in the village and supervises the Gram Panchayat.
The system was constitutionalized through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers
Question: What is the middle tier of Panchayati Raj system?
Answer: Panchayat Samiti
Question: What is the role of Gram Sabha?
Answer: It supervises and monitors the Gram Panchayat at village level