UPSC Indian Polity and Civics Local Government Question Bank Local Government

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    Which one of the following was NOT proposed by the 73rd constitutional amendment in the area of Panchayati Raj?

    A) Thirty percent seats in all elected rural local bodies will be reserved for women candidates at all levels.

    B) The state will constitute their Finance Commissions to allocate resources to Panchayati Raj Institutions.

    C) The Panchayati Raj elected functionaries will be disqualified to hold their offices if they have more than two children.

    D) The elections will be held in six months time if Panchayati Raj bodies are superseded or dissolved by the state government.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The act provides for the reservation of not less than one third (33%) of the total of seats for women at all levels.


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