Question

Choose the correct statement regarding 1/3 seats are reserved in the local government bodies A) One third seats are reserved for SC’s B) One third seats are reserved for women C) One third seats are reserved for ST’s D) One third seats are reserved for backwards classes

Answer 1

Answer:

As per the Constitution of India, 33 percent or one third of seats in all local bodies like Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and all state legislatives are reserved for women. There is separate reservation for them and women can represent their state or district in Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha respectively.