Which is not a representative of Zila Parishad under Panchayati raj system? A. MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) B. MP (Member of Parliament) C. BDO (Block Development Officer) D. DM (District Magistrate) E. Gram Pradhan

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) B, C & E only

Explanation:
• The Zila Parishad is the third tier of the Panchayati Raj system at the district level.
• While MPs and MLAs (of the district) are often ex-officio members of the Zila Parishad, the BDO (Block Development Officer) is an executive officer at the Block level (Panchayat Samiti), and the Gram Pradhan is the head of the Gram Panchayat (Village level).
• Based on the specific membership structure where 'representatives' usually refers to elected or ex-officio political members, the BDO and Gram Pradhan are typically excluded from the direct membership of the Zila Parishad council.

Information Booster:
• The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 gave constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions.
• The Zila Parishad mainly performs coordinating and supervisory functions over the Panchayat Samitis.

Additional Knowledge:
• The Chairperson (Adhyaksha) of the Zila Parishad is elected from among its elected members.
• The District Collector/DM may be a member or a participant in meetings depending on the specific State's Panchayati Raj Act.