Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: The Constitution and Social Change

Question:

Which of the following amendment to the Constitution ensure the reservation of one third of the total seats for women in all elected offices of urban local bodies?

Options:

74th Amendment

72nd Amendment

73rd Amendment

71st Amendment

Correct Answer:

74th Amendment

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → 74th Amendment

Reservation of one-third seats for women in elected offices was introduced through the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments (1992–93):

  • 73rd Amendment → Panchayati Raj Institutions (rural local bodies)

  • 74th Amendment → Urban Local Bodies (municipalities)