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Question

The number of seats reserved for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions in UP Is

  1. One-third of total seats
  2. In proportion to women's population
  3. One-fourth of total seats
  4. As per the requirements circumstances

Answer:

Option A: One-third of total seats

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “One-third of total seats”.

As per the 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts of the Constitution, one-third of seats in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Uttar Pradesh are reserved for women.