Question

In which year the Constitution amendment providing for 33% representation of women in the local self governance system in India was made? Choose the correct option:

Options

• 1990

• 1984

• 1992

• 1988

Answer 1

1992

Explanation:

The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments were enacted in 1992 and implemented in 1993. They introduced a 33% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies to encourage women’s participation in grassroots democracy.