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What fraction of the positions in all panchayat institutions is reserved for women?

A1/4

B1/3

C1/2

D2/3

Answer:

B. 1/3

Read Explanation:

The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992, mandates the reservation of one-third of the total number of seats in Panchayati Raj Institutions for women. This reservation is applicable to all three tiers of Panchayati Raj Institutions: Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad.


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