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With respect to ‘Local Government in India’, consider the following statements:A) The Election Commission of India conducts Panchayat and Municipal elections in each state.B) At least one-third of all positions are reserved for women.C) It is constitutionally mandated to hold regular elections to local government bodies.Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?1. Only C2. B and C3.  A and B4. A, B, C

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : B and C
The Correct Answer is B and C.
  • By article 243-K and by the 73rd Constitutional amendment act an independent institution called the State Election Commission has been created in each State to conduct panchayat and municipal elections. Hence statement A is Incorrect.
  • As per provisions contained in Article 243 D of the Constitution, 1/3rd of the Seats of Panchayati Raj Institutions and 1/3rd offices of the Chairpersons at all the levels of Panchayati Raj Institutions that are covered under Part IX of the constitution are reserved for women. Hence statement B is Correct.
  • A major step towards decentralization was taken in 1992. The Constitution was amended to make the third-tier of democracy more powerful and effective.
  • The amendment mandated to hold regular elections to local government bodies. Hence statement C is Correct.


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