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Reservation for the position of women in all Panchayat Raj institutions is ______.


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1/3rd
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2/3rd
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1/4th
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3/4th
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Solution

The correct option is D 1/3rd

  • In India, seats are reserved for women in Panchayat Raj bodies which are local self-governing bodies.
  • According to 73rd amendment, out of the total number of seats to be filled by the direct elections for local self-governing bodies, 1/3rd have to be reserved for women.


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