Question

In which institution $1/3$ seats are reserved for wornen ?

• A. In Lok sabha
• B. In state legislative Assemblies
• C. In Rajya Sabha
• D. Institutions of local self government

Answer 1

The correct option is D Institutions of local self government

The provision for reservation of seats for women was brought by virtue of 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts of 1992 and 1993 respectively. They provides for establishment of local self governments at rural (Panchayati) and Urban (Municipal) level. They provide for reservation of One-third seats out of total seats for the women including women of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes.