The Panchayat Raj Institution at block level–

Correct option is D

Sol. The Panchayati Raj System in India is a three-tier structure:
1. Gram Panchayat – Village level
2. Panchayat Samiti – Block level
3. Zilla Parishad – District level Panchayat Samiti coordinates the functions of Gram Panchayats in the block and implements development programs.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Gram Panchayat – This operates at the village level, consisting of elected ward members and the sarpanch. It’s not the block-level institution.
· (b) Zilla Parishad – The district-level tier of the Panchayati Raj system. It oversees development activities across blocks.
· (c) Grama Sabha – Comprises all registered voters of a village. It’s a participatory body, not a governing tier like Panchayat Samiti.
· (d) Panchayati Samiti – Correct Answer. Block-level institution that links Gram Panchayats and Zilla Parishad, and handles schemes like education, health, and rural development.