State PCS PYQPrelims 2025

UPPCS · Question 51

With reference to Municipalities, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The eligible age to be a member of a municipality is 25 years. 2. One-third of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in the municipalities is reserved for women. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. Neither 1 nor 2
  2. Only 1
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Only 2
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Answer: (D) Only 2

Explanation

Article 243V sets the minimum age for municipal membership at 21 years; Article 243T reserves not less than one-third of directly elected seats for women.