The correct answer is C. Panchayat Samiti.
The Panchayati Raj System is a three-tier system of local self-government in India. The three tiers are:
- Gram Panchayat (village level)
- Panchayat Samiti (block level)
- Zila Parishad (district level)
The Panchayat Samiti is the middle level of the Panchayati Raj System. It is a statutory body constituted under the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994. The Panchayat Samiti is responsible for the development of the block area. It undertakes various developmental activities such as construction of roads, schools, and hospitals, and provides basic amenities such as water supply, electricity, and sanitation.
The Panchayat Samiti is composed of elected representatives from the Gram Panchayats in the block area. The Chairperson of the Panchayat Samiti is elected from among the elected members. The Panchayat Samiti is assisted by a Chief Executive Officer, who is a government officer.
The Panchayat Samiti is an important institution of local self-government. It plays a vital role in the development of the rural areas.