The Sarpanch or the president of the Gram Panchayat is elected by the ward members as per the State Act for a period of____ years.

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: D. 5

Explanation:
The Sarpanch or the President of the Gram Panchayat is elected by the ward members or directly by the people of the village (depending on the State Act) for a tenure of 5 years.

Key Points:

• Gram Panchayat:
• It is the basic unit of governance under the Panchayati Raj System at the village level.
• The Gram Panchayat consists of elected ward members (Panchs) and the Sarpanch.
• Election of Sarpanch:
• The election process can vary slightly depending on the state laws.
• Generally, the Sarpanch is elected for a 5-year term, which aligns with the tenure of other local bodies.
• Tenure:
• The tenure of 5 years is set as per the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992), which established the Panchayati Raj System.