UPSC Indian Polity and Civics Local Government Question Bank Local Government

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    The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended which one of the following Panchayati Raj structures?

    A) Gram Panchayat at the village level and Panchayat Samiti at the block level only

    B) Panchayat Samiti at the block level and ZiUa Parishad at the district level only

    C) Gram Panchayat at the village level, Panchayat Samiti at the block level and Zilla Parishad at the district level

    D) Gram Panchayat at the village level and Zilla Parishad at the district level only

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 id examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952). It recommended a 3-tier Panchayari Raj system Gram Panchayat at the village level, Panchayat Samiti at the block level, and Zila Parishad at the district level.


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