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Q: The 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Constitution of India ensured the reservation of .............. of total seats for women in all elected offices of local bodies in both the rural and urban areas.
  • A. 33%
  • B. 10%
  • C. 25%
  • D. 50%
Correct Answer: Option A - The 73ʳᵈ and 74ᵗʰ constitutional amendment Acts provided for reservation of one third (33%) of seats for women in Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, Zilla Parishads, Municipalities and Municipal Corporation as well as for the posts of Sarpanch, Chairman and Mayor.
A. The 73ʳᵈ and 74ᵗʰ constitutional amendment Acts provided for reservation of one third (33%) of seats for women in Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, Zilla Parishads, Municipalities and Municipal Corporation as well as for the posts of Sarpanch, Chairman and Mayor.

Explanations:

The 73ʳᵈ and 74ᵗʰ constitutional amendment Acts provided for reservation of one third (33%) of seats for women in Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, Zilla Parishads, Municipalities and Municipal Corporation as well as for the posts of Sarpanch, Chairman and Mayor.