The correct answer is: A. 6 years
The Panchayat is a local self-government institution in India. It is the third tier of government in India, after the Union and State governments. The Panchayat is responsible for the development and administration of rural areas.
The duration of the Panchayat is 6 years. The elections to the Panchayat are held every 5 years. The Panchayat is headed by a Sarpanch, who is elected by the people. The Sarpanch is assisted by a Panchayat Samiti, which is a body of elected representatives.
The Panchayat has a number of functions, including:
- Planning and implementing development schemes in rural areas
- Providing basic amenities such as water, sanitation, education, and health care
- Maintaining law and order in rural areas
- Promoting social justice and economic development in rural areas
The Panchayat is an important institution for rural development in India. It has been successful in providing basic amenities to the people and in promoting social justice and economic development.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option B is incorrect because the duration of the Panchayat is 6 years, not 5 years.
- Option C is incorrect because the duration of the Panchayat is 6 years, not 4 years.
- Option D is incorrect because the duration of the Panchayat is 6 years, not 3 years.