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Question

Which of the following are the common compulsory provisions of the 73 rd and 74 th Constitutional Amendment Act?

A. Five-yearly elections

B. Reservation for Backward Classes

C. Reservation for women

D. Nagar Panchayats

Choose thecorrectanswer from the options given below:

The correct answer is

A and C only

A and C are common mandatory provisions: a five-year term with timely elections and at least one-third reservation of directly elected seats for women. Backward-class reservation is discretionary, while Nagar Panchayats belong to the urban framework. After premature dissolution elections are ordinarily due within six months, except when the remaining term is less than six months. Devolution of particular powers and finances depends on state legislation.

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