Statement 1: The 73rd Amendment Act mandates a three-tier system of Panchayats at the village, intermediate, and district levels. However, it exempts states with a population not exceeding 20 lakhs from having the intermediate level. Therefore, it is not mandatory for all states to establish a three- tier system; states with a population below the threshold can opt for a two-tier system. Statement 1 is incorrect. Statement 2: The 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts provide for direct elections to all seats in Panchayats and Municipalities, respectively, and stipulate a uniform five-year term of office for these bodies. Statement 2 is correct. Statement 3: Both the 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts mandate the reservation of not less than one-third of the total number of seats for women in every Panchayat/Municipality, including the seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. It also mandates reserving one-third of the total number of offices of chairpersons for women at all levels. Statement 3 is correct.
Which of the following statements about the 73rd and 74th Constitution Amendment Act is/ are correct? 1. It makes it mandatory for all States to establish a three-tier system of Government. 2. Representatives should be directly elected for five years. 3. There should be mandatory reservation of one-third of all seats in all Panchayats at all levels for women. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2017 · Topic: Panchayati Raj and Community Development (73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992: Key Provisions, Features, and Significance)
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