India Exam Junction
20. How many seats are reserved for women in all Panchayats in Punjab at all levels ?
one fourth
one-third
one half
no reservation for women
Correct Answer :
one half
Solution
In Punjab, 50% (one-half) of the seats in all Panchayats at all levels are reserved for women. The Punjab Assembly passed the Punjab Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill and the Punjab Municipal (Amendment) Bill in June 2017 to reserve 50% seats for women in all Panchayati Raj institutions and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).