Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

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

Question:

Which of the following statements are correct about 73rd amendment act.
1. The 73rd Amendment provided a three-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all states having a population of over thirty lakhs.
2. It became mandatory that election to these bodies be conducted every five years.
3.. It provided reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and thirty three percent seats for women

Options:

1 and 3

2 and 3

1 and 2

1,2 and 3

Correct Answer:

2 and 3

Explanation:

The 73rd Amendment provided a three-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all states having a population of over twenty lakhs.

It became mandatory that election to these bodies be conducted every five years.

It provided reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and thirty three percent seats for women. It constituted District Planning Committee to prepare drafts and develop plans for the district as a whole.