Question

What is the tenure of the members of the Gram Panchayat?

• A. 3 years
• B. 4 years
• C. 2 years
• D. 5 years

Answer 1

The correct option is D 5 years

The members of the Gram Panchayats have a tenure of five years and are directly elected from wards while the Sarpanch is elected by the members. There is provision for reservation of seats for women and for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. There is Gram Sabha for each panchayat and the Sarpanch is required to conduct Gram Sabha meetings at least once in six months. Also, the Sarpanch is required to conduct the meeting of the members of the Panchayat once in a month.