With reference to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Tenure of Panchayati Raj Institutions shall be of 5 years. 2. In Panchayati Raj Institutions, out of the seats reserved, 1/4 of the seats shall be reserved for women belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe.
Panchayati Raj & Municipalities — question ID 59
Options
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Explanation
Statement 1 is fully accurate (5-year rule). Statement 2 is incorrect because Article 243D mandates a minimum of one-third (1/3) seat reservation for women, not one-fourth.