Panchayati Raj Instiutions

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Which of the following regarding the Panchayati Raj are correct?

1. The elections to the panchayats are held under supervision of the election commission.

2. There are mandatory reservations for women and weaker sections

3. The panchayats have a fixed term of 5 years.

Select the correct answer from codes given below

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

2nd statement is correct. It is a compulsory provision under 73rd Constitutional amendment act that the reservation of one-third seats (both members and chairpersons) for women in panchayats at all the three levels.
3rd statement is correct. The fixed tenure of five years for panchayats at all levels and holding fresh elections within six months in the event of supersession of any panchayat.

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