The correct answer is: D. 1/2 th
A quorum is the minimum number of members of a deliberative assembly that must be present in order to conduct the business of the assembly. The quorum for a Gram Sabha meeting is one-half of the total number of members of the Gram Sabha.
Option A: 1/4 th is incorrect because the quorum for a Gram Sabha meeting is one-half of the total number of members of the Gram Sabha.
Option B: 1/3 th is incorrect because the quorum for a Gram Sabha meeting is one-half of the total number of members of the Gram Sabha.
Option C: 1/5 th is incorrect because the quorum for a Gram Sabha meeting is one-half of the total number of members of the Gram Sabha.
The quorum is important because it ensures that the decisions made by the Gram Sabha are representative of the views of the majority of the members of the Gram Sabha.