What were the main recommendations of the Ashok Mehta Committee?

Three-tier Panchayat system and direct elections at all levels

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Two-tier Panchayat system and participation of political parties

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Major reforms to address the decline of panchayats

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Direct elections for all members and reservation of seats for women

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The correct option is B Two-tier Panchayat system and participation of political parties
The Ashok Mehta Committee was set up in 1977. It recommended that a two-tier system be established to replace the three-tier Panchayat system. This recommendation was not adopted. The Committee also suggested that political parties should stand for elections at all levels.

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