Women
Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs)
Other Backward Classes (OBCs)
All of the above
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The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
Panchayats in Assam have reservations for women, Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
- Women: 33% of the seats in Panchayats are reserved for women. This means that at least one-third of the members of each Panchayat must be women.
- Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs): Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are groups of people who have historically been discriminated against in India. Seats in Panchayats are reserved for SCs and STs to ensure that they have a voice in local government.
- Other Backward Classes (OBCs): Other Backward Classes are groups of people who are considered to be socially and economically disadvantaged. Seats in Panchayats are reserved for OBCs to ensure that they have a voice in local government.
The reservation of seats for women, SCs, STs, and OBCs is intended to ensure that all groups of people have a fair chance to participate in local government. This is important because local government is responsible for many important services, such as education, healthcare, and sanitation. By ensuring that all groups of people have a voice in local government, we can help to ensure that these services are provided fairly and equitably to all.