Question

Strike out the incorrect statement about Panchayati Raj:

• A. Panchayat Raj translates to 'Governance by five individuals'
• B. At the base of the structure stands 'Gram Sabha'
• C. The 74\textsuperscript{th} Amendment provided a three-tier system of Panchayati Raj
• D. Elections to these bodies are conducted every five years

Hint:

When studying the Panchayati Raj system, remember that it is a three-tier local self-government system with elections held every five years and the Gram Sabha being the foundation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Panchayati Raj does not translate to 'Governance by five individuals'. This is an incorrect description. Panchayati Raj refers to a system of local self-government, and at the base of this system lies the Gram Sabha (option 2). The 74\textsuperscript{th} Amendment provided for a three-tier system, and elections to these bodies are indeed held every five years (options 3 and 4).