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Gram Panchayat is accountable to , thevillage assembly where each villager can voice his/her opinion about the governance of the village.

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Panchayat Samiti

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Sarpanch

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Janpad

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Garm Sabha

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Solution

The correct option is D Garm Sabha
All members of a village who are of 18 years or above have the right to vote as members of the Gram Sabha. The Gram Panchayat is also accountable to the Gram Sabha. The Gram Sabha meetings are held at least once in six months. The Gram Sabha prepares village development schemes during its open meetings, such as those for school facilities, drinking water supply, primary healthcare, veterinary dispensary, or market link road.

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