Multiple choice

Consider the following statements.

  1. According to Article 243D, 1/3rd of the seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in every Panchayat.
  2. Not less than 1/3rd of the total number of seats reserved for the SCs and STs are reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes or, as the case may be, the Scheduled Tribes.
  3. Not less than 1/3rd of the total number of offices of chairperson in Panchayats at each level are reserved for women. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 2 and 3 only

  3. 1 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 3
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 243D mandates that seats for SCs and STs be reserved in proportion to their population, not a fixed 1/3rd. However, it does require that at least 1/3rd of the reserved seats be for women of those categories, and at least 1/3rd of the total chairperson positions at each level be reserved for women.

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