The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, is related to Panchayats (rural local self-governments) and provides for the reservation of seats for women in these bodies (at least one-third). The reservation of seats for women in urban local bodies (Municipalities) is provided by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. Therefore, linking the 73rd Amendment to urban areas is incorrect.
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2009 · Topic: Constitutional Amendments (Key Constitutional Amendments and their Impact: (e.g., 1st, 42nd, 44th, 73rd, 74th, 97th, 99th, 101st, 102nd, 103rd, 104th, 105th))
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Answer: C. 73rd Constitutional Amendment - Reservation of seats tor women at the local level elected bodies in urban areas
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