Question

    Consider the following statements: 1. Gram sabha

    is a village assembly comprising all citizens in the area of panchayat. 2. Gram Sabha aims to strengthen the representation for the post of head of panchayat. 3. It performs such functions as determined by district panchayats. Which of the statement/s given above is/are incorrect?
    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • Statement 1 is incorrect: Gram Sabha is a body consisting of persons registered in the electoral rolls of a village within the area of Panchayat at the village level. • Statement 2 is incorrect: It is a village assembly consisting of all the registered voters in the area of a panchayat. It aims to strengthen the participative and deliberative model of democracy. • Statement 3 is incorrect: Gram Sabha may exercise such powers and perform such functions at the village level as the legislature of a state determines.

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