Who is a member of the Gram Sabha under the Panchayati Raj system?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) All adult members registered as voters in the panchayat area

Explanation:
• According to Article 243A of the Indian Constitution, the Gram Sabha is the foundation of the Panchayati Raj system. It is a general assembly made up of all persons whose names are included in the electoral rolls for the Gram Panchayat at the village level.
• This means that simply living in the village or turning 18 does not automatically make someone a member of the Gram Sabha; they must also be officially registered to vote in that specific electoral area.
• The Gram Sabha plays a vital role in local self-governance. It reviews the annual budget, monitors development projects, ensures administrative accountability, and promotes direct democracy at the grassroots level.

Information Booster:
• The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 gave constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions, establishing a uniform three-tier system across the country: Gram Panchayat (village), Panchayat Samiti (block), and Zilla Parishad (district).

Additional Knowledge:
• Options A and B: These are incorrect because they include minors or residents who are not registered on the local voter lists.
• Option D: This violates the constitutional guarantee of universal adult suffrage and gender equality, which strictly ensures that women have equal voting and participation rights in local governance.