With reference to elections to Panchayats consider the following statements 1 The minimum age for co...........

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With reference to elections to Panchayats, consider the following statements:

1. The minimum age for contesting elections to panchayats is 25 years.

2. Elections to panchayats are conducted as per the electoral rolls prepared for the most recent state election.

3. The chairpersons of panchayats at all three levels must be elected indirectly by and from amongst the elected members.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

1 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect. The minimum age for contesting elections to panchayats is 21 years.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The preparation of electoral roll as well as the conduct of all elections to panchayats is performed under the superintendence, direction and control of the state election commission. The electoral rolls for state elections are prepared by the (Central) Election Commission.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The chairpersons of panchayats at intermediary and district levels must be elected indirectly by and from amongst the elected members of the respective bodies. The process for election of the chairperson of a village level panchayat is to be prescribed by the state legislature.