This Question is cancelled by MPSC in the Final Answer key. Reference: Q.21, Set-A, MPSC Non-gazetted Group B combined Prelim Exam, 2022. (8th Oct. 2022) Reason: Statements (a) and (c) are not correct and statements (b) and (d) are correct. No such option has been provided. Explanation & Key Takeaways: Gram Sabha: • Gram Sabha is a permanent body. It does not have election. Hence, statement (c) is not correct. • Gram Sabha means a village assembly, comprising members of a village. • It is the legislative body that functions at the village level and considers the Gram Panchayat's yearly budget and audit reports. • Article 243(b) of the Indian Constitution defines the term Gram Sabha. • Gram Sabha is responsible for strengthening people's collaboration, democratic participation, and democratic decentralisation. • The Panchayati Raj and village development are centred on the Gram Sabha. • Composition of Gram Sabha • Persons are those who are above 18 years of age. Hence, statement (b) is correct. • Living in a small village • Whose names appear on the Panchayat's election rolls at the village level. Hence, statement (d) is correct. • All adult citizens of the village are not members. An adult citizen who completed 18 years of his age and whose name appears in the electoral list of that village is eligible to become a member of Gram Sabha. Hence, statement (a) is not correct.