Consider the following statements:

1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.
2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect

• Under the Article 243F of the Constitution of India, the minimum age to become a member of a Panchayat is 21 years, not 25 years.

Statement 2 is correct

• If a Panchayat is dissolved prematurely, the newly elected Panchayat will only serve for the remainder time period of the original term.

Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy