The correct answer is: B. not less than 1,000 and not more than 5,000
Gram Sabha is a statutory body constituted at the village level under the 73rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution. It is a forum for the villagers to discuss and decide on matters of common interest. The Gram Sabha is constituted in villages with a population of not less than 1,000 and not more than 5,000.
The Gram Sabha is headed by the Sarpanch, who is elected by the villagers. The other members of the Gram Sabha are the Panches, who are also elected by the villagers. The Gram Sabha meets at least once in a month. The meetings of the Gram Sabha are open to all the villagers.
The Gram Sabha has the following powers:
- To discuss and decide on matters of common interest to the village.
- To approve the annual budget of the village.
- To monitor the implementation of development schemes in the village.
- To hold the elected representatives accountable.
- To take decisions on matters such as land use, water management, and forest management.
The Gram Sabha is a powerful body that can play a significant role in the development of the village. It is important for the villagers to participate in the Gram Sabha and to make use of its powers to improve the lives of the villagers.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option A is incorrect because the Gram Sabha is constituted in villages with a population of not less than 1,000.
- Option C is incorrect because the Gram Sabha is constituted in villages with a population of not more than 5,000.
- Option D is incorrect because the Gram Sabha is not constituted in villages with a population of more than 8,000.