The correct answer is: D. Madhya Pradesh
The 3-tier Panchayati Raj system was first adopted in Madhya Pradesh in 1959. The system was later adopted by other states in India.
The 3-tier Panchayati Raj system consists of:
- Gram Panchayats (village councils)
- Panchayat Samitis (block councils)
- Zila Parishads (district councils)
The Gram Panchayats are the lowest level of the Panchayati Raj system. They are responsible for local development and welfare activities. The Panchayat Samitis are at the intermediate level. They are responsible for coordinating the activities of the Gram Panchayats and for implementing development programs. The Zila Parishads are at the highest level. They are responsible for planning and coordinating development activities at the district level.
The Panchayati Raj system is a form of local self-government. It is designed to give people at the grassroots level a say in decision-making and to promote development at the local level.
Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan are also Indian states that have adopted the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system. However, Madhya Pradesh was the first state to adopt the system.