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Correct (C): Most states post an IAS/senior officer as CEO of the Zila Parishad to run its administration under the elected Adhyaksha's policy control. Why others wrong: (A) the Sarpanch belongs to the VILLAGE tier; (D) the Patwari is a village revenue record-keeper; (B) the Tehsildar heads tehsil revenue administration — neither runs the ZP.
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Panchayati Raj is a rural local self-government system that enables democratic decentralization and local administration at village, block, and district levels.
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended the Panchayati Raj System in 1957.
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayats.
The three levels are: Gram Panchayat (Village Level) Panchayat Samiti (Block Level) Zila Parishad (District Level)
Gram Sabha is the basic unit of Panchayati Raj where village voters participate in local governance, planning, and decision-making.
