allerySince Vedic times, which unit has been seen as the base of regional self-administration?
AThe district
BThe village
CThe state
DThe province
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The village
1. Self-administration began at the smallest community unit.
2. The village (gram) was the basic unit.
3. Districts, states and provinces are larger units.
_Source: Wikipedia, Panchayati raj in India, History_
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