Question

Read the given statements regarding decentralisation in India and choose the correct option:

1. Rural local government is known as Panchayati Raj.
2. Each village or group of villages have Gram Panchayat.
3. Panch and Sarpanch of villages are selected by Election Commission.
4. Panchayat works under the supervision of Gram Sabha.

Options

• Only i, iii and iv are correct.

• Only i, ii and iv are correct.

• Only ii, iii and iv are correct.

• Only i, ii and iii are correct.

Answer 1

Only i, ii and iv are correct.

Explanation:

These accurately describe the structure of rural local government, with the Gram Panchayat serving as the decision-making body under the general supervision of the Gram Sabha.