alleryHow are intermediate and district panchayat chairpersons chosen?
ABy direct vote of all citizens
BBy the Governor's nomination
CBy the Prime Minister
DIndirectly from elected members
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Indirectly from elected members
1. Members at all levels are elected directly.
2. Chairpersons at intermediate and district levels are elected indirectly from among the elected members.
3. The Governor or Prime Minister does not choose them.
_Source: Wikipedia, Panchayati raj in India, Election_
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