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If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within

  1. 1 month
  2. 3 months
  3. 6 months
  4. 1 year

Explanation

Option (c) is correct
  • If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are required to be held within six months from the date of its dissolution, as per Article 243E of the Indian Constitution. The newly elected Panchayat serves only for the remainder of the original term, not a full five years, unless the remaining term is less than six months
Answer: (c) 6 months
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