Question

When was the reservation for women increased up to 50 percent in the Panchayati Raj system in Uttarakhand?

  1. 2006
  2. 2007
  3. 2008
  4. 2009

Answer:

Option C: 2008

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2008”.

In 2008, the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand introduced 50% reservation for women in the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).