In which year was 50% reservation to women in Panchayat bodies in Bihar?
- A2005
- B2006
- C2009
- D2014
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (b) 2006
Explanation
In Bihar, about 50% reservation for women (approximately 50%, but not more than 50%) in Panchayat bodies was provided under the Bihar Panchayati Raj Act, 2006. In the three-tier Panchayati Raj system of Bihar, at the lowest level there is the Gram Panchayat, at the block level there is the Panchayat Samiti, and at the district level there is the Zila Parishad.