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Per NCERT, what percentage of positions are RESERVED for WOMEN in local government bodies (after the 1992 amendments)?
AOnly 5%
BAt least one-third (now actually higher in many states)
CExactly 50% required by central law
DNo women allowed
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. At least one-third (now actually higher in many states)
Per NCERT §Decentralisation, at least 1/3 reservation for women — landmark for women's representation in local government.
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