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Which of the following is a characteristic of the panchayati raj system?

1

Elected representatives are appointed by the state governor

2

Gram sabhas approve annual budgets

3

Panchayats are directly controlled by the Central Government

4

There are no reserved seats for Scheduled Castes

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Answer

B. Gram sabhas approve annual budgets

Solution:

In the panchayati raj system, gram sabhas, comprising all voters of the village, meet to approve the annual budgets of the gram panchayat, ensuring local participation.

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