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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 41

SSC CGL - 21 April 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q41

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The Constitution (112th Amendment) Bill 2009 provides for ______ reservation for women in Urban Local Bodies was introduced in Lok Sabha on 24th November 2009.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 50%.

  • The Constitution (112th Amendment) Bill 2009 to provide for 50% reservation of women in Urban Local Bodies was introduced in Lok Sabha on 24.11. 2009.
  • Through this Bill the Government of India seeks to increase the representation of women in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) from the present level of one-third to 50 percent which would also include enhancement of reservation for women upto 50 percent in seats reserved for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and 50 percent reservations for women in the posts of Chairpersons.