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The reservation for women in local bodies, as mandated by the 73rd and 74th Amendments, primarily aims to:

ALimit women's participation in politics

BEnsure gender equality in representation

CCreate separate councils for women

DAbolish existing local governance structures

Answer:

B. Ensure gender equality in representation

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The reservation for women in local bodies aims to promote gender equality and ensure that women have a substantial voice in governance, thus fostering inclusive and representative decision-making.


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  1. According to Article 243D, one-third of the seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in every Panchayat.

  2. Not less than one-third of the total number of seats reserved for the SCs and STs in every Panchayat are reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes, or as the case may be, the Scheduled Tribes.

  3. Not less than one-third of the total number of offices of chairpersons in Panchayats at each level are reserved for women.

Which of the statements given above are correct?