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Which of the following best describes the term 'panchayati raj'?

1

A system of urban governance

2

A framework of rural local government

3

A central government scheme

4

A type of state-level election

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Answer

B. A framework of rural local government

Solution:

'Panchayati raj' refers to the system of local self-governance in rural areas in India, established to ensure local governance by elected representatives.

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