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

Correct Answer: (B) B, C & E
Solution:
The Zila Parishad is the district-level institution of the three-tier Panchayati Raj System. Its composition is governed by the respective State Panchayati Raj Acts, and therefore, the membership may vary from one state to another.
In many states, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Members of Parliament (MPs) whose constituencies fall within the district serve as ex-officio members of the Zila Parishad. Administrative officers such as the Block Development Officer (BDO) are executive functionaries and are not representatives of the Zila Parishad. Similarly, the representation of Gram Pradhans in the Zila Parishad depends on the provisions of the concerned State Panchayati Raj Act.
Information Booster:
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.
The three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system are:
Gram Panchayat (Village level)
Panchayat Samiti/Block Panchayat (Block level)
Zila Parishad (District level)
Additional Knowledge:
The exact composition of the Zila Parishad is determined by the State Panchayati Raj Act, so the categories of ex-officio members may differ across states.
In several states, MPs and MLAs are ex-officio members of the Zila Parishad, whereas officials such as the BDO perform administrative functions rather than serving as elected representatives.