Which tier of Panchayati Raj is responsible for development at the district level?

Gram Panchayat
Block Panchayat
District Panchayat
Municipal Corporation

The correct answer is C) District Panchayat.

The District Panchayat is the third tier of Panchayati Raj. It is responsible for development at the district level. It is headed by a President who is elected by the members of the District Panchayat. The District Panchayat has a number of functions, including:

  • Planning and implementing development schemes at the district level
  • Mobilizing resources for development
  • Providing basic amenities to the people
  • Maintaining law and order
  • Promoting social justice and equality

The District Panchayat is an important institution of local self-government. It plays a vital role in the development of the district.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Gram Panchayat is the lowest tier of Panchayati Raj. It is responsible for development at the village level.
  • Block Panchayat is the second tier of Panchayati Raj. It is responsible for development at the block level.
  • Municipal Corporation is a local government body that is responsible for the administration of a city.