Political Science · Governance and Public Policy in India
What proportion of posts are reserved for women at all levels in the Panchayati Raj system?
A1/3 ✓ Correct
B1/2
C2/3
D1/4
Correct answer: (A) 1/3 — One-third of the posts are reserved for women, so the answer is 1/3.
Explanation
★One-third of the posts are reserved for women, so the answer is 1/3.
★This was provided by the 73rd Amendment.
★It applies to seats and to chairperson posts.
★Many states have raised it to one-half.
★It strengthens women's role in local government.
★So the answer is 1/3.
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