Which of the following statements as per the Constitution of India is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>? 1. Provision for the reservation of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha has been made vide 106th Amendment of the Constitution. 2. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for women in the Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils of the States. 3. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for women in Panchayats.
- A. 1 and 2
- B. 2 and 3
- C. 1 only
- D. 3 only ✓
Correct Answer: D. 3 only
Explanation
The 106th Amendment provides reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, but not in the Rajya Sabha or Legislative Councils. Reservation in Panchayats is provided under Article 243D.
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