The correct answer is A) Zilla Parishad, Taluk Panchayat, Gram Panchayat.
The three-tier system of rural local government in Karnataka is as follows:
- Zilla Parishad: The Zilla Parishad is the highest tier of rural local government in Karnataka. It is responsible for planning and implementing development schemes at the district level.
- Taluk Panchayat: The Taluk Panchayat is the middle tier of rural local government in Karnataka. It is responsible for planning and implementing development schemes at the taluk level.
- Gram Panchayat: The Gram Panchayat is the lowest tier of rural local government in Karnataka. It is responsible for planning and implementing development schemes at the village level.
The Zilla Parishad is composed of elected representatives from the Taluk Panchayats. The Taluk Panchayat is composed of elected representatives from the Gram Panchayats. The Gram Panchayat is composed of elected representatives from the village.
The three-tier system of rural local government in Karnataka is designed to ensure that development schemes are planned and implemented in a decentralized manner, with the participation of local people.