| Question | The West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1957 for the first time introduced |
| Type | multiple_choice |
| Option | Self-rule in the Gram Panchayat | incorrect |
| Option | The principle of adult franchise in the rural self-governing bodies | correct |
| Option | Three-tier Panchayati Raj System | incorrect |
| Option | None of the above | incorrect |
| Solution | The West Bengal Panchayat Act of 1957 introduced a significant development by introducing the principle of adult franchise in rural self-governing bodies. This Act also included the establishment of Gram Sabha, which uniquely provided a platform for direct democracy in the expansive democratic nation. |
