The base of 3 tier Panchayati Raj system is_______.

Gram Sabha

The correct answer is Option (3) → Gram Sabha

The structure of 3 tier Panchayati Raj system is like a pyramid. At the base of the structure stands the unit of democracy or Gram Sabha. This consists of the entire body of citizens in a village or grama. It is this general body that elects the local government and charges it with specific responsibilities. The Gram Sabhas ideally ought to provide an open forum for discussions and village-level development activities and play a crucial role in ensuring inclusion of the weaker sections in the decision-making processes.