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Which amendments to the Constitution provide for the reservation of one-third seats in the Municipal Boards and Village Panchayats for women?
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- 73rd and 74th Amendments
- 82nd and 83rd Amendments
- 72nd and 73rd Amendments
- 74th and 75th Amendments and Oridinary Law
Correct Option: A
The 73rd and 74th consti-tutional amendments dealt with the organization of local governments in India: Panchayats and Nagarpalikas respectively. These amendments, while elaborating the powers, functions and other aspects related to decentralized
governance, provided for reservation to women in such bodies.