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Which one of the following provisions has been left to the will of the State Governments in the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?

AProviding reservation to the Backward Classes

BAll posts at all levels to be filled by direct elections

CReservation of seats for SC/ST in proportion to their population

DReservation up to 1/3 seats for women in panchayats

Answer:

A. Providing reservation to the Backward Classes

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  2. Mandatory elections to PRIs.

  3. Introduction of third tier of Government with powers in rural India.

  4. 33% reservation of seats and chairpersonships for women in the Panchayats at each level.

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