Which amendment for the first time brought women into elected bodies?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 73rd and 74th
Note: The chapter ‘The Story of Indian Democracy’ of the pre-rationalised NCERT, which NTA followed in 2023, has been renamed ‘The Constitution and Social Change’ in the NCERT book (2025-26). Its lines on the 73rd and 74th Amendments and the reservation of seats for women in local bodies are still there.
NCERT (2025-26): “Ideals of Panchayati Raj … 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. Out of this, 17 per cent seats are reserved for women belonging to the scheduled castes and tribes. This amendment is significant as for the first time it brought women into elected bodies which also bestowed on them decision making powers. One third of the seats in local bodies, gram panchayats, village panchayats, municipalities, city corporations and district boards are reserved for women.…” |