Panchayati Raj (elections): Who are the voters that choose the members of a Panchayat? Refer to the composition of Gram Panchayat constituencies under State Panchayat laws and Part IX of the Constitution. Choose the correct electorate.
General Knowledge
Indian Politics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AThe electorates of the respective territorial constituencies
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BNominated by the district officer
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CNominated by the State's Local Self-Government Minister
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DNominated by the Block Development Officer
Answer
Correct Answer: The electorates of the respective territorial constituencies
Explanation
Given data
- Seeks how Panchayat members are chosen.
Concept/Approach Under Part IX of the Constitution and State Panchayat Acts, members are elected by voters from the relevant territorial constituencies (wards) of the Panchayat.
Final Answer The electorates of the respective territorial constituencies