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The body consisting of elected representatives of the village is known as the .

A

Gram Panchayat

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Municipal Council

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Committee

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Solution

The correct option is A Gram Panchayat
The body consisting of elected representatives of the village is known as the Gram Panchayat. All the decisions regarding the welfare of the village are taken in the Gram Panchayat. On the other hand, a Municipal Council consists of elected local representatives to look after the welfare of towns.

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