The 73rd and 74th Amendments reserved what share of local body seats for women?
AOne half
BOne fourth
CTwo thirds
DOne third
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. One third
1. Of this, 17 per cent is for SC and ST women.
2. One third of seats are reserved for women.
3. It applies to rural and urban bodies.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Social Change and Development in India, Chapter 3, The Story of Indian Democracy._
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