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)

Note:: The statement in the question specifically refers to urban local bodies, and therefore the correct answer is the 74th Amendment. While it is true that both the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments provide for reservation of not less than one-third seats for women, they apply to different areas of local governance. The 73rd Amendment deals with rural local bodies (Panchayats), whereas the 74th Amendment pertains to urban local bodies (Municipalities). Since the question clearly mentions urban local bodies, only the 74th Amendment is applicable here, making it the most appropriate answer.