Question

Read the following statements regarding decentralization step India took in the year 1992 and choose the correct option:

1. Mandatory regular elections for local bodies
2. Two-third seats reserved for women
3. Formation of the State Election Commission
4. Seats reserved for Schedule Castes and Schedule Tribes

Options

• I, II and III are correct.

• I, III and IV are correct.

• II, III and IV are correct.

• I, II and IV are correct.

Answer 1

I, III and IV are correct.

Explanation:

Statements I, III, and IV accurately describe the 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments of 1992. Statement II is inaccurate since the legislation requires that at least one-third (1/3) of total seats be reserved for women, not two-thirds.