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Q: As per the Constitution of India, Panchayats at the intermediate level may not be constituted in a state having a population not exceeding :
  • A. twenty five lakh
  • B. fifteen lakh
  • C. twelve lakh
  • D. twenty lakh
Correct Answer: Option D - The article 243 (b) of the Indian Constitution contains provisions related to panchayats. In every state there must. Gram panchayat– at village level Kshetra panchayat – at block level Zila Samiti /Zila panchayat – at district level. But it further mentions that in a state where population is less than 20 lakh then there won't be any Kshetra Panchayat in such states. –West Bengal is the only state in India, which owes the provision of four tier panchayat system.
D. The article 243 (b) of the Indian Constitution contains provisions related to panchayats. In every state there must. Gram panchayat– at village level Kshetra panchayat – at block level Zila Samiti /Zila panchayat – at district level. But it further mentions that in a state where population is less than 20 lakh then there won't be any Kshetra Panchayat in such states. –West Bengal is the only state in India, which owes the provision of four tier panchayat system.

Explanations:

The article 243 (b) of the Indian Constitution contains provisions related to panchayats. In every state there must. Gram panchayat– at village level Kshetra panchayat – at block level Zila Samiti /Zila panchayat – at district level. But it further mentions that in a state where population is less than 20 lakh then there won't be any Kshetra Panchayat in such states. –West Bengal is the only state in India, which owes the provision of four tier panchayat system.