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A company plans CSR work in a village and approaches the Gram Sabha, which consists of all registered voters of the village, to identify needs. The Gram Sabha's role in the Panchayati Raj structure is best described as:

The Gram Sabha is the general body of all registered voters of a village. It acts as the forum for direct participation in local decisions and for scrutinising the Panchayat's work, which is why it is a useful channel for identifying community needs for CSR projects.

  1. AA body of only the elected Sarpanch and Panchayat secretary
  2. BThe general body of the village electorate that provides a forum for participation and scrutiny of the PanchayatCorrect
  3. CA District-level court hearing appeals against Panchayat orders
  4. DA committee of the company's CSR Committee members

Explanation

The Gram Sabha comprises persons registered in the electoral rolls of the village within the Panchayat area. It serves as the forum for direct participation, identifying beneficiaries and reviewing the Panchayat's work. It is not limited to office-bearers nor is it a court.

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