Under the 73rd Amendment, the Chairperson of a Panchayat at the intermediate level or district level is elected:
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Correct answer: Indirectly by and from amongst the elected members
Article 243-C specifies that the Chairperson of a panchayat at the intermediate or district level shall be elected indirectly. However, the Chairperson at the village level is elected in a manner determined by the State Legislature.
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More 73rd Constitutional Amendment questions
- The 'Gram Sabha' mentioned in the 73rd Amendment is a body consisting of:
- Which Article provides for the duration of Panchayats?
- The 73rd Amendment Act came into force on which date?
- Who can be removed from office only in a manner similar to a judge of a High Court?
- Which functional item among the following is NOT part of the Eleventh Schedule?
- The 73rd Amendment Act classifies provisions into two categories. These are: