Multiple Choice Questions

With reference to the Gram Sabhas consider the following statements 1 It is a permanent body 2 All m...........

Indian Governance and Polity(UPPCS) Panchayati Raj Instiutions

With reference to the Gram Sabhas, consider the following statements:

1. It is a permanent body.

2. All members of the village are members of the Gram Sabha.

3. It helps in implementation of development programs at the Panchayat level.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Gram Sabha :

The term Gram Sabha is de fi ned in the Constitution of India under Article 243(b).
Gram Sabha is the primary body of the Panchayati Raj system and by far the largest.
It is a permanent body. Gram Sabha is the Sabha of the electorate. All other institutions of the Panchayati Raj like the Gram Panchayat, Block Panchayat and Zilla Parishad are constituted by elected representatives.
The decisions taken by the Gram Sabha cannot be annulled by any other body. The power to annul a decision of the Gram Sabha rests with the Gram Sabha only.
Who are the members of Gram Sabha