Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Ward committees must be constituted in all municipalities, regardless of population size.
2. The 74th Amendment mandates that not less than one-third of the total seats in every municipality are reserved for women.
3. The State Legislature has the power to provide for the reservation of chairperson offices in municipalities for SCs, STs, women, and backwards classes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Wards Committees are mandated only in municipalities with a population of three lakh or more, not in all municipalities.
  • The Act provides for not less than one-third reservation of seats for women, including women from SC/ST categories.
  • The State Legislature is empowered to provide for the reservation of offices of chairpersons for SCs, STs, women, and even backwards classes.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)

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