The correct answer is Only (b) and (c). Please NOTE: As per the final answer key published by the commission, this question was canceled by the MPSC. Explanation & Key Takeaways: Zilla Parishad • Zilla Parishad (ZP) can take as many meetings as it wishes, but the gap between the two meetings of Zilla Parishad should not be greater than 3 months. Hence statement (a) is incorrect. • That is a minimum of 4 meetings should be held in a year. • If Zilla Parishad had not called any meeting for over 3 months the Divisional commissioner has the authority to call the meeting. • If the 1/5th member of Zilla Parishad demands a special meeting via a resolution, then the President of ZP is obliged to call for the special meeting. Such a meeting should be held within 30 days of the resolution. Hence statement (b) is correct. • If the President does not calls for the special meeting despite 1/5th members' notice then Divisional Commissioner can call the meeting. • Standing Committee should hold its meeting once a month. • The meeting of Zilla Parishad cannot be held outside the district. • The Zilla Parishad may authorize its President or Chief Executive Officer of the Panchayat Samiti may authorize its Chairman, to enter on and inspect, or cause to be entered on and inspected, at all reasonable time any immovable property occupied by any panchayat or any work in progress under its direction. • Every meeting shall be presided over by the President or if he is absent by the Vice-President and if both the President and the Vice-President are absent or if the President is absent and there is no Vice- President the members present shall elect one from among themselves to preside over the meeting. Hence statement (d) is incorrect.