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Q: In which of the following elections, one- third of the seats are reserved for women?
  • A. Panchayati Raj
  • B. Rajya Sabh
  • C. Lok Sabha
  • D. Legislative Assembly
Correct Answer: Option A - Article 243 D of Indian Constitution ensures participation of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions by mandating not less than one-third reservation for women out of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election and number of offices of chair-persons of Panchayats. The 73ʳᵈ Constitutional Amendment Act 1992 has added a new Part IX consisting of 16 Articles and 11ᵗʰ Schedule to the constitution.
A. Article 243 D of Indian Constitution ensures participation of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions by mandating not less than one-third reservation for women out of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election and number of offices of chair-persons of Panchayats. The 73ʳᵈ Constitutional Amendment Act 1992 has added a new Part IX consisting of 16 Articles and 11ᵗʰ Schedule to the constitution.

Explanations:

Article 243 D of Indian Constitution ensures participation of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions by mandating not less than one-third reservation for women out of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election and number of offices of chair-persons of Panchayats. The 73ʳᵈ Constitutional Amendment Act 1992 has added a new Part IX consisting of 16 Articles and 11ᵗʰ Schedule to the constitution.