Previous Year Question
The number of seats reserved for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions in U.P. is—
One-third of total seats
In proportion to women's population
One-fourth of total seats
As per the requirements of circumstances
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
Following the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, reservation was provided in Panchayati Raj Institutions to ensure the political participation of women.
Under the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, not less than one-third of the total seats in a Gram Panchayat are reserved for women. This includes seats reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes.
Similarly, not less than one-third of the offices of Pradhans are reserved for women, and these reserved offices are allotted to different Gram Panchayats by rotation.