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A Sarpanch seat is reserved for both a woman and a Scheduled Caste member. Is this allowed?

AOnly in the tribal areas
BYes, both can apply at once
CNo, only one reservation
DOnly in the urban bodies
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Yes, both can apply at once
1. Women's reservation runs within SC and ST seats. 2. So a seat may be reserved for a Dalit woman. 3. Chairperson posts are covered too. _Source: syllabus Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 8, Local Governments._
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