Q. Consider the following statements regarding reservation in local bodies:
1.Articles 243D and 243T provide for reservation of seats and Chairperson posts for Backward Classes, SCs/STs, and women in Panchayats and Municipalities.
2.At least one-third of the total seats in local bodies are reserved for women.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: Article 243D (Panchayats) and Article 243T (Municipalities) indeed provide for reservation of seats and Chairperson posts for SCs, STs, and women. For Backward Classes, States can make laws to provide reservation — the Constitution allows it.
  • Statement 2 is correct: At least one-third of the total seats are reserved for women, including seats reserved for SCs and STs.

Source- ndtv

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