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Correct Answer: Option (A) — A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedThe correct matches are:
- A. Zila Parishads at the sub-divisional level: Assam (where Zila Parishads were structured corresponding to sub-divisions in 1999).
- B. Mandal Praja Parishad: Andhra Pradesh (intermediate-tier local bodies in the state).
- C. Tribal Councils: Meghalaya (governed primarily through Autonomous District/Tribal Councils under the Sixth Schedule).
- D. Absence of Village Panchayats: Mizoram (traditional village councils and Autonomous District Councils operate in place of Part IX Panchayats).
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