[Solved] A person to be qualified for standing in a panchayat election must have attained the age of:

Q.	A person to be qualified for standing in a panchayat election must have attained the age of:
A.	21 years
B.	18 years
C.	25 years
D.	30 years
Answer» A. 21 years

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