Consider the following statements regarding the reservation of seats under the 73rd Amendment: 1. One-third of the total seats in Panchayats are reserved for women. 2. Reservation for SCs and STs in Panchayats is applicable in every state including Arunachal Pradesh. 3. Seats may also be reserved for backward classes. Which of the above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] All of the above

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

As per Article 243D(3) of the Indian Constitution, introduced by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, not less than one-third of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in every Panchayat are reserved for women.This also includes one-third of the seats reserved for SCs and STs.
Article 243M(4)(b) specifically exempts the application of Part IX (Panchayats) to the Scheduled Areas and tribal areas of several states, including Arunachal Pradesh. Therefore, reservation provisions under the 73rd Amendment are not mandatorily applicable in Arunachal Pradesh.
Article 243D(6) provides that a State may by law reserve seats in any Panchayat or offices of Chairpersons for backward classes of citizens. This is optional and depends on state legislation.

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