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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2026General Studies
Question
Consider the following statements : 1. The Gram Sabha comprises of the entire population residing within a village. 2. The elections to Panchayats are conducted by the Election Commission of India. 3. A Panchayat dissolved before the expiry of the period of 5 years and then reconstituted, functions only for the remaining period. 4. The Panchayats can be given the power to levy taxes by the State. How many of the statement (s) given above are correct?
Options
- A Only one statement
- B Only two statements
- C Only three statements
- D All four statements
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Correct Answer
B Only two statements
Model Answer
- Under Article 243(b), the Gram Sabha consists of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of a Panchayat and not of the entire population of the village. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
- Under Article 243K, the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats are vested in the State Election Commission and not in the Election Commission of India. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Under Article 243E, a Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder of the period for which the dissolved Panchayat would have continued. No such fresh election is necessary if the remainder of the period is less than six months. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
- Under Article 243H, the State Legislature may authorise a Panchayat to levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees. Hence, statement 4 is correct.
- Therefore, only two statements are correct.