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UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Indian Polity
Question

The number of seats reserved for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions in UP Is

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: One-third of total seats

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “One-third of total seats”.
As per the 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts of the Constitution, one-third of seats in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Uttar Pradesh are reserved for women.

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