Question

A Block Development Officer is a member of which of these governing bodies?

(a) Gram Panchayat
(b) Block Samiti
(c) Zila Parishad
(d) Gram Sabha

• A. (a) and (d)
• B. (b) and (c)
• C. (a), (b), and (c)
• D. (a) and (b)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (b) and (c)

A Block Development Officer (BDO) is a member of the Block Samiti. His role is to draw up plans and approach the District Panchayat for funds and supplies. Hence, all the BDOs of a district are also part of the District Panchayat or Zila Parishad.