Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

Which of the following amendments have granted reservations to women in local level political offices?

Options:

74th and 75th

73rd and 74th

76th and 75th

73rd and 76th

Correct Answer:

73rd and 74th

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (2) - 73rd and 74th

The amendments that granted reservations to women in local level political offices is 73rd and 74th.

The 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution, passed in 1992, mandated the reservation of one-third of seats for women in Panchayat Raj institutions (rural local bodies) and urban local bodies, respectively.