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Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.

Q1. [1] straightforward exam-ready
At least what fraction of all positions in local government bodies are reserved for women after the 1992 constitutional amendment? ((A)) One-fourth ((B)) One-third ((C)) One-half ((D)) Two-thirds
  1. A One-fourth
  2. B One-third
  3. C One-half
  4. D Two-thirds
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-26 13:16 · grounding rag
Model Answer

(B) One-third

One-third of seats in local government bodies (panchayats and municipalities) are reserved for women.

Explanation

The textbook (Chapter 3, Gender and Politics) clearly states: "One-third of seats in local government bodies – in panchayats and municipalities – are now reserved for women." This was done through the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts of 1992. Remember: this one-third reservation applies to local bodies, not Lok Sabha or State Assemblies (where the Women's Reservation Act 2023 now provides 33% reservation, but that is a separate Act, not the 1992 amendment).

Previous-year CBSE Grade 10 board exam questions, organised by subject and chapter, each with a model answer — free to read and print.