Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

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

Question:
Select the amendments that proposed one-third of seats for women in rural and urban bodies for local governance.
Options:
71th and 72nd amendment
72nd and 73th amendment
73rd and 74th amendment
70th and 71th amendment
Correct Answer:
73rd and 74th amendment
Explanation:
The 73rd and 74th amendments to the Constitution ensured the reservation of one-third of the total seats for women in all elected offices of local bodies in both the rural and urban areas.