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- Five years
- Three years
- Two years
- Ten years
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Correct answer: A. Five years
Panchayats at every level have a term of five years before new elections.
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Which body conducts panchayat elections in a state?
- State Finance Commission
- State Human Rights Commission
- State Public Service Commission
- State Election Commission
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Correct answer: D. State Election Commission
Each state has its own Election Commission that holds the elections to the panchayats.
Who is the elected head of a gram panchayat?
- Governor
- Sarpanch
- Block officer
- Collector
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Correct answer: B. Sarpanch
The sarpanch, meaning head of five, is the elected head of the village panchayat.
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