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Out of the total number of reserved seats in Gram Panchayat, how many are reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?

Out of the total number of reserved seats in Gram Panchayat, how many are reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes? Correct Answer 1/3

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1/3

  • As per Article 243D of the Indian Constitution, during elections for the Gram Panchayat, seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
  • Out of the reserved seats, 1/3rd has to be reserved for women who belong to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

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1. Shall include women from SC and ST
2. Is in addition to the separate reservation of one-third seats for women belonging to SC and ST.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Under Article 243D, not less than one-third seats of the total number of seats in the panchayat to be filled directly be election shall be reserved for women. This one-third reservation for women.
1. Shall include women from SC and ST.
2. Is in a addition to the separate reservation of one-third seats for women belonging to SC and ST.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
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