2017 · Q66
Which of the following statements about the 73rd and 74th Constitution Amendment Act is/ are correct ?
- 1It makes it mandatory for all States to establish a three-tier system of Government.
- 2Representatives should be directly elected for five years.
- 3There 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.
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1, 2 and 3
- D3 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is false: Article 243B(2) exempts States with a population not exceeding twenty lakhs from constituting Panchayats at the intermediate (block) level, so a uniform three-tier system is not mandatory for all States. Statement 2 is true: members are directly elected by the people and Panchayats have a five-year term (Articles 243C and 243E). Statement 3 is true: Articles 243D and 243T mandate reservation of not less than one-third of seats for women at all levels. Hence statements 2 and 3 only are correct.