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Q9 (CISF/2023) Polity & Governance › Local Government

Which one of the following statements about Panchayati Raj Institutions in India is not correct ?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: D

Explanation

Statement D is incorrect. According to Article 243K of the Constitution of India, the State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of the State, not by the President. The conditions of service and tenure of office are also determined by the Governor.

Other statements are correct based on Article 243D:

  • A: Article 243D(4) mandates that at least one-third of the offices of chairpersons at all levels must be reserved for women.
  • B: Article 243D(1) provides for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) at all three levels of Panchayats in proportion to their population.
  • C: Article 243D(6) empowers State Legislatures to make provisions for reservation of seats or offices of chairpersons in favor of backward classes (OBCs).
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