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'X' is a local body at the village level, where people can organise themselves together and address issues. It is made so that the citizens can directly participate in the democratic machinery of the country. It consists of all the residents of the village whose names are on the electoral roll.

What is 'X'?

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Gram Panchayat
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Gram Sabha
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Muncipality
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Zilla Panchayat
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Solution

The correct option is B Gram Sabha
A Gram Sabha is a local self governing body at the village level, where people can organise themselves together and address issues concerning the village. All citizens of a particular village above the age of 18 years are considered to be members of its Gram Sabha. The institution of the Gram Sabha reflects the active participation of citizens in our democracy.

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