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Which constitutional amendments gave women reservations in local bodies?
A73rd and 74th
B42nd and 44th
C61st and 62nd
D86th and 91st
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 73rd and 74th
1. The women's movement demanded political representation.
2. The 73rd and 74th amendments reserved local seats.
3. A bill for State and Central legislatures stalled.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Political Science, Politics in India since Independence, Chapter 7, Rise of Popular Movements._
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