Panchayati Raj

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Correct Answer : Option c

Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: If a Panchayat is dissolved prematurely, the reconstituted Panchayat serves only for the remainder period of the original term. The term of a Panchayat is generally five years, and if dissolved before that, the remaining period is what the reconstituted Panchayat will complete.

Statement 2 is not correct: The minimum age to be a member of a Panchayat varies depending on the level. As per the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, the minimum age for a person to be a member of a Panchayat at the village, intermediate, or district level is 21 years, not 25 years.

Statement 3 is correct: As per the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, the State Election Commission is indeed responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayats. The Commission has the authority over the preparation of electoral rolls, election procedures, and the overall conduct of elections at the local level. This is an important provision to ensure free and fair elections at the grassroots level.