The correct answer is: B) Approving development plans.
A Gram Sabha is a village assembly in India. It is the lowest level of self-government in India, and is constituted under the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution. The Gram Sabha is responsible for planning and implementing development schemes in the village, and for overseeing the functioning of the Panchayat.
One of the key functions of the Gram Sabha is to approve development plans. The Gram Sabha is required to meet at least once in every six months to discuss and approve development plans for the village. The development plans are prepared by the Panchayat, and are based on the needs and priorities of the villagers. The Gram Sabha has the power to amend or reject the development plans proposed by the Panchayat.
The other options are incorrect because:
- A) Electing Panchayat members is not a key function of the Gram Sabha. The Panchayat members are elected by the villagers directly.
- C) Resolving local disputes is not a key function of the Gram Sabha. The Gram Sabha can only recommend solutions to local disputes, and the final decision is made by the Panchayat.
- D) Tax collection is not a key function of the Gram Sabha. The Panchayat is responsible for collecting taxes in the village.