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A State dissolves a Panchayat early. Within how long must fresh elections be held?

AOne year
BTwo years
CThirty days
DSix months
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Six months
1. Each Panchayat serves five years. 2. If dissolved early, elections follow within six months. 3. This guarantees elected local bodies exist. _Source: syllabus Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 8, Local Governments._
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