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Question

Which of the following statements is not true regarding 'Gram Sabha'?

  1. It has the powers and functions at the village level, like state Legislature has at the state level.
  2. Its powers are determined by the Central Government.
  3. It is a Village Assembly consisting of all registered voters in the area of Panchayat.
  4. (a) and (c) both

Answer:

Option B: Its powers are determined by the Central Government.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Its powers are determined by the Central Government.”.

Gram Sabha is a village assembly consisting of all registered voters in the area of the Panchayat. It has powers and functions at the village level, akin to what a state legislature has at the state level.

The powers and functions of the Gram Sabha are determined by state governments or local legislation, not by the Central Government.