What is meant by 'Panchayati Raj'?

Government control over villages

Decentralized village governance

A traditional council of elders

A form of taxation in rural areas

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B. Decentralized village governance

Panchayati Raj refers to decentralized village governance, allowing local self-administration and community input in decision-making.

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