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The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
Sikkim has reservations in Panchayats for women, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes.
- Women are guaranteed one-third of the seats in all Panchayats.
- Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are guaranteed one-fourth of the seats in Panchayats in areas where they are in a majority.
- Other Backward Classes are guaranteed one-third of the seats in Panchayats in areas where they are in a majority.
These reservations are designed to ensure that all sections of society are represented in local government. They help to promote social justice and equality.