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What share of seats in every Panchayat body is reserved for women?

AOne third
BOne half
COne fourth
DOne tenth
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. One third
1. One third of positions go to women. 2. This includes chairperson posts. 3. It applies within SC and ST seats too. _Source: syllabus Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 8, Local Governments._
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