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Which institution, among the following, reserves seats for women?

A
Lok Sabha
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Rajya Sabha
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Vidhan Sabha
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Panchayats
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Solution

The correct option is D Panchayats
As per article 243 D, 1/3 seats of Panchayati Raj Institutions and 1/3 offices of chairperson at all level of Panchayati Raj Institutions are reserved for women. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, Tripura, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Orissa have implemented 50% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institution.

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