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What percentage of seats is reserved for women in the Panchayati Raj Institutions as per the relevant legislation?

A25%

B33%

C50%

D75%

Answer:

C. 50%

Read Explanation:

The Panchayati Raj Act mandates a reservation of 50% of seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions to promote gender equality and enhance women's representation in local governance.


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Under which one of the following provisions is reservation for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in every Panchayat made?

Who among the following are among those who comprise the Zila Parishad?

  1. Chairmen / Presidents of the Panchayat Samities within the jurisdiction of the district

  2. MPs, MLAs and MLCs whose constituencies are in the district

  3. Representatives of co-operative societies, municipalities, notified area committees, etc.

  4. Health care specialists

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Which date marked the introduction of the Panchayati Raj system in Andhra Pradesh?
ത്രിതല പഞ്ചായത്തീരാജ് സംവിധാനം ഇന്ത്യയിൽ നിലവിൽ വരാൻ കാരണമായ കമ്മിറ്റി ഏത് ?
How many subjects are kept under the jurisdiction of panchayats in the eleven schedule of the Constitution ?