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My duty is to construct and maintain roads, drainage, school buildings and water sources in my village. I will be levying and collecting local taxes and also executing government schemes for the village people.
Who am I?

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Gram Panchayat

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Panchayat Samiti

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Zila Parishad

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Income Tax Department

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Solution

The correct option is A Gram Panchayat
The Gram Panchayat ensures the maintanance of roads, school buildings and water sources in the village. If the Gram Sabha demands new schools or asks for the repair of roads, the Panchayat must take the appropriate action.

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