Point out the difference between the local government in India before and after the Constitutional Amendments in 1992 : 1. It has become mandatory to hold regular elections to the local government bodies. 2. 1/3 rd positions are reserved for women. 3. Ele

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Q: 95 (NDA-I/2013)
Point out the difference between the local government in India before and after the Constitutional Amendments in 1992 :
1. It has become mandatory to hold regular elections to the local government bodies.
2. 1/3 rd positions are reserved for women.
3. Elected officials exercise supreme power in the government.
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NDA-I

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The correct answer, option 2, states that the differences between the local government in India before and after the Constitutional Amendments in 1992 are as follows:

1. It has become mandatory to hold regular elections to the local government bodies.

Before the Constitutional Amendments, the local government in India did not have a requirement for regular elections. However, after the amendments, it became mandatory to hold elections at regular intervals to ensure democratic representation and participation.

2. 1/3 positions are reserved for women.

Before the amendments, there were no specific provisions for reserving positions for women in the local government. However, after the amendments, it was mandated that 1/3rd of the positions should be reserved for women, ensuring gender equality and representation.

3. Elected officials exercise supreme power in the government.

The answer states that this statement is incorrect, so we can conclude that after the Constitutional Amendments, elected officials do not exercise supreme power in the government. The actual power distribution might vary and might involve a mix of elected officials, appointed officials, and administrative bodies.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2, which correctly identifies the differences in the local government in India before and after the Constitutional Amendments in 1992.