alleryWhich function of a gram panchayat is not obligatory but social and economic?
ABuilding marriage halls
BRepairing village roads
CMaintaining street lamps
DBuilding wells and drains
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Building marriage halls
1. Roads, drains, wells and street lamps are public work functions.
2. Constructing libraries and marriage halls is listed under non-obligatory social and economic functions.
3. So only the first option fits.
_Source: Wikipedia, Gram panchayat, Functions_
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